What is the definition of Abiotrophy? | Dictionary.net

ABIOTROPHY

\ˈabɪˌɒtɹəfi], \ˈabɪˌɒtɹəfi], \ˈa_b_ɪ__ˌɒ_t_ɹ_ə_f_i]\

Definitions of ABIOTROPHY

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

Sort: Oldest first

a loss of vitality and a degeneration of cells and tissues not due to any apparent injury

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a loss of vitality and a degeneration of cells and tissues not due to any apparent injury

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A conditon of premature death of the tissues from cell decay without the action of an immediate irritant. [Gr.]

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

Word of the day

mind-cure

Pretended cure of disease by mental influence.

View More

Nearby Words