Dictionary

hypotrophy en · NOUN

Etymology

From hypo- + -trophy.

Meanings

1. (uncountable) A degeneration in the functioning of an organ due to the reduction of the volume of the cells.
2. (uncountable) The growth of buds, stipules, or excess wood on the lower side.

Relateds

atrophy · hypotrophic

Translations (5)

ca hipotròfia (Translations) · it ipotrofia (Translations) · fr hypotrophie (Translations) · ro hipotrofie (Translations) · de Hypotrophie (Translations)