SMA
n.n. Stands for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. A serious genetic disease that causes the muscles to weaken and eventually stop working. It is a rare condition that affects how the brain controls movement.
n. Abbreviation for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. A group of genetic disorders characterized by the loss of motor neurons in the spinal cord, leading to progressive muscle weakness and atrophy.
The doctor explained that SMA is a genetic condition.
Researchers are working on new treatments to help people with SMA maintain their mobility for longer periods.
While SMA was once considered a fatal condition in early childhood, recent advances in gene therapy have significantly improved the prognosis for patients diagnosed with the most severe forms of the disease.