'dystrophy' definitions:

Definition of 'dystrophy'

noun

Any of several hereditary diseases of the muscular system characterized by weakness and wasting of skeletal muscles [syn: muscular dystrophy, dystrophy]

noun

Any degenerative disorder resulting from inadequate or faulty nutrition

Words containing 'dystrophy'

muscular dystrophy,
myotonic dystrophy,
pseudohypertrophic dystrophy,
becker muscular dystrophy,
distal muscular dystrophy,
duchenne's muscular dystrophy,
myotonic muscular dystrophy,
oculopharyngeal muscular dystrophy,
limb-girdle muscular dystrophy