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hypotrophy
Hypotrophy (noun) means (medicine) A decline in how well an organ works, caused by its cells shrinking.
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1
(medicine) A decline in how well an organ works, caused by its cells shrinking.
2
(botany) Extra growth of buds, stipules or wood on the underside of a plant part.
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Etymology
Formed from hypo- and -trophy.
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What is the meaning of hypotrophy?
"hypotrophy" (noun) means (medicine) A decline in how well an organ works, caused by its cells shrinking.
What is the opposite of hypotrophy?
The opposite of "hypotrophy" is hypertrophy.
What are the different meanings of hypotrophy?
"hypotrophy" has 2 main meanings: 1. (medicine) A decline in how well an organ works, caused by its cells shrinking; 2. (botany) Extra growth of buds, stipules or wood on the underside of a plant part.
