English Explanatory Dictionary

abiotrophy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Premature degeneration of cells or tissues, especially with genetic causes; loss of function of organ or cell, not due to injury.

Pronunciation

/ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ /ˌæ.biˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ /eɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ /ˌeɪ.beˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ en-us-abiotrophy.opus en-ca-abiotrophy.ogg

Word forms

abiotrophy abiotrophies

Etymology

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

Derived words

abiotrophic
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