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| dys·tro·phy [ dístrəfee ] (plural dys·tro·phies) or dys·tro·phi·a [ də strṓfee ə ] (plural dys·tro·phi·as) |
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1. progressive degeneration of tissue: progressive degeneration of a body tissue such as muscle, caused by inadequate nourishment of the affected part, as a result of some unknown cause
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2. excessive humus in water: a condition in which pond or lake water is unable to support much plant or animal life because of an excessive humus content
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| [Late 19th century. <dys- + -trophy] |
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