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 Definitions of Dystrophy  [ɪˈstroʊ fi ə]  

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Definition of 'Dystrophy' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) dystrophy
faulty or inadequate nutrition or development.

2.  dystrophy
any of a number of disorders characterized by weakening, degeneration, or abnormal development of muscle.

Etymology:  (1885–90; dys - + -trophy)

Definition of 'Dystrophy' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) muscular dystrophy, dystrophy
any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles

2. (noun) dystrophy
any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition



'Dystrophy' - Nearby Entries  

dysthymic depression  dystopia  dystopian  dystrophy  dysuria  dytiscidae  dyushambe  



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