abiotrophy

/ˌæ.biˈɑ.tɹə.fi/

æ · BIⱭ · tɹə · fi (4 syllables)

English Noun

Definition

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

Etymology

From abio- (“without life”) + -trophy (“development”).