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| the estimation of something as valueless (encountered mainly as an example of one of the longest words in the English language). |
| an obscure term ostensibly referring to a lung disease caused by silica dust, sometimes cited as one of the longest words in the English language. |
abiotrophy a·bi·ot·ro·phy (ā'bī-ŏt'rə-fē)
n.
Premature loss of vitality or degeneration of cells or tissues, especially when due to genetic causes.
A hereditary degenerative disease. Also called abiosis.