abiotrophy
noun
abi·ot·ro·phy
ˌā-(ˌ)bī-ˈä-trə-fē
plural abiotrophies
: degeneration or loss of function or vitality in an organism or in cells or tissues not due to any apparent injury
senile dementia and related abiotrophies—David Bowen
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“Abiotrophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/abiotrophy. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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