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1. A subnormal development: Hypotrophy can also be described as the incomplete growth of a part of an organism.
2. Progressive degeneration of an organ or tissue caused by loss of cells: Carol has a case of hypotrophy, called macula degeneration, which results in a decrease of eye sight.
3. A bad condition of health caused by faulty nutrition: Hypotrophy is a wasting that is often the result of recent nutritional deficiencies.
2. Progressive degeneration of an organ or tissue caused by loss of cells: Carol has a case of hypotrophy, called macula degeneration, which results in a decrease of eye sight.
3. A bad condition of health caused by faulty nutrition: Hypotrophy is a wasting that is often the result of recent nutritional deficiencies.
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hypo-, hyp-
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tropho-, troph-, -trophy, -trophs, -trophically, -trophic, -trophous
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