hypotrophy

noun

Etymology

From hypo- + -trophy.

Definitions

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

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

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

The neighborhood

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