dystrophia

dys·tro·phy

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Definitions of dystrophia word

noun dystrophia Medicine/Medical. faulty or inadequate nutrition or development. 1
noun dystrophia Pathology. any of a number of disorders characterized by weakening, degeneration, or abnormal development of muscle. 1
noun dystrophia Ecology. the state of being dystrophic. 1
noun dystrophia dystrophy. 0

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

From the New Latin word dystrophia, dating back to 1885-90. See dys-, -trophy

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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