Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** An autosomal recessive condition caused by mutation(s) in the DYSF gene, encoding dysferlin. It is characterized by progressive muscular dystrophy, primarily affecting the proximal muscles, resulting in difficulty walking.

**Synonyms:** - Autosomal Recessive Muscular Dystrophy Limb-Girdle 2 - LGMD2B - LGMDR2