dystrophy
What is another word for dystrophy? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A wasting of body tissues, caused either by a genetic condition or by poor or faulty nutrition.
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How to use dystrophy
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muscular dystrophy
a form of dystrophy
It is a medical term and is rarely used in casual conversation.
Etymology
The word joins the prefix dys-, meaning bad, to -trophy, so it literally means bad growth, the opposite of healthy growth.
Full origin of dystrophy →Frequently asked questions
What does dystrophy mean?
Dystrophy is a wasting of body tissues. It can have a genetic cause or come from poor nutrition.
Where does the word dystrophy come from?
It is built from dys- and -trophy and literally means bad growth.
What is the plural of dystrophy?
The plural is dystrophies. The word can also be used as an uncountable noun.
