Disease_Mapped_To_Gene Cellosaurus Disease Terminology ACC/AHA Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology EHR Terminology DMD Gene Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy C0013264 An X-linked genetic disorder caused by a mutation in the dystrophin gene characterized by early onset, rapidly progressive skeletal muscle weakness and atrophy initially involving the lower extremities that eventually affect the entire body including respiratory and cardiac muscles. ACC/AHA Duchenne_Muscular_Dystrophy Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Disease or Syndrome Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Duchenne C75482 An X-linked inherited disorder caused by 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. Cellosaurus Muscular Dystrophy X-Linked Inherited Disorder