myosclerotic paralysis
/ˌmʌɪə(ʊ)sklɪˌrɒtɪk pəˈralɪsɪs/Medicine rare. Now historical
noun
The Duchenne type of muscular dystrophy, in which certain muscles become enlarged and firm (pseudohypertrophic).
Origin
Late 19th century; earliest use found in Austin Flint (1812–1886). From myo- + sclerotic + paralysis, after French paralysie myo-sclérosique.