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hypotrophy

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
hy-potro-phy
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A degeneration in the functioning of an organ due to the reduction of the volume of the cells.

Uncountable

noun

The growth of buds, stipules, or excess wood on the lower side.

Uncountable

Etymology

From hypo- + -trophy.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Frequently Paired Words

hypotrophic atrophy

Questions

What does hypotrophy mean?
A degeneration in the functioning of an organ due to the reduction of the volume of the cells.
Where does hypotrophy come from?
From hypo- + -trophy.

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