abiotrophy

== English == === Etymology === From abio- (“without life”) +‎ -trophy (“development”). === Pronunciation === (General American) IPA(key): /ˌeɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɹə.fi/, /ˌæ.biˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ IPA(key): /eɪ.baɪˈɑ.tɹə.fi/, /ˌeɪ.beˈɑ.tɹə.fi/ Hyphenation: a‧bi‧o‧tro‧phy === Noun === abiotrophy (plural abiotrophies) (medicine) Premature degeneration of cells or tissues, especially with genetic causes; loss of function of organ or cell, not due to injury. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === References ===