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

Derived Forms

• ˌabioˈtrophic, adjective

Other Words From

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of abiotrophy¹

a- ⁶ + bio- + -trophy

Word History and Origins

Origin of abiotrophy¹

C20: from Greek a- ¹+ bio- + trophy