Definition:
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD) is a genetic muscle-weakening disease that begins in the face, upper arms and lower legs. It is generally diagnosed by late adolescence, and progresses slowly. See Muscular Dystrophy.
Also Known As: FSH, FSHD, Landouzy-Dejerine
Alternate Spellings: FacioScapuloHumeral Muscular Dystrophy
