Associations to the word «Abiotrophy»

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Wiktionary

ABIOTROPHY, noun. (medicine) Premature degeneration of cells or tissues, especially with genetic causes; loss of function of organ or cell, not due to injury.

Dictionary definition

ABIOTROPHY, noun. A loss of vitality and a degeneration of cells and tissues not due to any apparent injury.

Wise words

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