ABIOTROPHY

abiotrophy

(noun) a loss of vitality and a degeneration of cells and tissues not due to any apparent injury

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

abiotrophy (plural abiotrophies)

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

Source: Wiktionary



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18 April 2025

GROIN

(noun) the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals


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