abiotrophy
[ ey-bahy-o-truh-fee, ab-ee- ]
nounPathology.
the loss of vitality in or the degeneration of certain cells or tissues, as in the aging process.
Origin of abiotrophy
1Other words from abiotrophy
- a·bi·o·troph·ic [ey-bahy-uh-trof-ik, -troh-fik, ab-ee-], /ˌeɪ baɪ əˈtrɒf ɪk, -ˈtroʊ fɪk, ˌæb i-/, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for abiotrophy
abiotrophy
/ (ˌeɪbaɪəʊˈtrəʊfɪ) /
noun
the progressive degeneration of tissues, cells, etc
Origin of abiotrophy
1C20: from Greek a- 1 + bio- + trophy
Derived forms of abiotrophy
- abiotrophic, adjective
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