trophoneurosis

trophoneurosis definition - medical

tro·pho·neu·ro·sis (trōˌfō-no͝o-rōˈsĭs, -trŏfˌō-)

noun
A trophic disorder of a part or region resulting from disease or injury to nerves enervating the area.

Related Forms:

  • troˌpho·neu·rotˈic (-rŏtˈĭk) adjective

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