dystrophy

dystrophy definition - medical

dys·tro·phy (dĭsˈtrə-fē) or dys·tro·phi·a (dĭ-strōˈfē-ə)

noun
  1. A degenerative disorder caused by inadequate or defective nutrition.
  2. Any of several disorders, especially muscular dystrophy, in which the muscles weaken and atrophy.

Related Forms:

  • dys·trophˈic (dĭ-strŏfˈĭk, -strōˈfĭk) adjective

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