X-linked recessive disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy SNOMEDCT_US_2025_09_01:155095006 MIM:310200 DOID:11723 A muscular dystrophy that has_material_basis_in X-linked mutations in the DMD gene found on the X chromosome. It is characterized by rapidly progressing muscle weakness and muscle atrophy initially involving the lower extremities and eventually affecting the whole body. It affects males whereas females can be carriers. The symptoms start before the age of six and may appear at infancy. NCI:C75482 GARD:6291 OMIM mapping confirmed by DO. [SN]. UMLS_CUI:C0013264 MESH:D020388 Muscular dystrophy, Duchenne disease_ontology muscular dystrophy