Definition of ABIOTROPHY

abiotrophy

Meanings

Plural: abiotrophies

Noun

  • a loss of vitality and a degeneration of cells and tissues not due to any apparent injury
  • Premature degeneration of cells or tissues, especially with genetic causes; loss of function of organ or cell, not due to injury.

Origin / Etymology

From abio- (“without life”) + -trophy (“development”).

Scrabble Score: 20

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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