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abiotrophy

[ ey-bahy-o-truh-fee, ab-ee- ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. the loss of vitality in or the degeneration of certain cells or tissues, as in the aging process.

abiotrophy

/ ˌeɪbaɪəʊˈtrəʊfɪ /

noun

  1. the progressive degeneration of tissues, cells, etc
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Derived Forms

  • ˌabioˈtrophic, adjective
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Other Words From

  • a·bi·o·troph·ic [ey-bahy-, uh, -, trof, -ik, -, troh, -fik, ab-ee-], adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of abiotrophy1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of abiotrophy1

C20: from Greek a- 1+ bio- + trophy

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abiotic factorA bird in the hand is worth two in the bush

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