Emery–Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) is a type of muscular dystrophy, a group of heritable diseases that cause progressive impairment of muscles. EDMD affects muscles used for movement (skeletal muscles), causing atrophy, weakness and contractures.
Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy (EDMD) is a form of muscular dystrophy, which are inherited conditions that lead to the gradual weakening and deterioration of muscles. EDMD specifically affects the skeletal muscles responsible for movement, resulting in muscle atrophy, weakness, and contractures.