abiotrophy

abiotrophy
abiotrophic /ay'buy euh trof"ik, -troh"fik, ab'ee-/, adj.
/ay'buy o"treuh fee, ab'ee-/, n. Pathol.
the loss of vitality in or the degeneration of certain cells or tissues, as in the aging process.
[A-6 + BIO- + -TROPHY]

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