dystrophy

== English == === Alternative forms === dystrophia === Etymology === From dys- +‎ -trophy, literally “bad growth”, as in the opposite of growth. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈdɪstɹəfi/ === Noun === dystrophy (countable and uncountable, plural dystrophies) A wasting of body tissues, of either genetic origin or due to inadequate or defective nutrition. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====