any of various bodily disorders, characterized by wasting of tissues
See also muscular dystrophy
2. ecology
a condition of lake water when it is too acidic and poor in oxygen to support life, resulting from excessive humus content
Derived forms
dystrophic (dɪsˈtrɒfɪk)
adjective
Word origin
C19: New Latin dystrophia, from dys- + Greek trophē food
dystrophy in American English
(ˈdɪstrəfi)
noun
1.
faulty nutrition
2.
faulty development, or degeneration
see also muscular dystrophy
Word origin
ModL dystrophia < Gr: see dys- & -trophy
Examples of 'dystrophy' in a sentence
dystrophy
Early results appear to show staggering progress on inherited conditions such as liver disease and muscular dystrophy.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
THE family of a muscular dystrophy sufferer who died unexpectedly last month hope to raise 1,200 for his funeral.
The Sun (2017)
Those affected by conditions such as muscular dystrophy cannot afford more delays.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The brothers are aware that muscular dystrophy is a degenerative condition.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
They were members of our church and always sat in the back row with their son who was confined to a wheelchair with muscular dystrophy.
Christianity Today (2000)
A geneticist, he researched in the fields of muscular dystrophy and motor neurone disease.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
When she was 4, muscular dystrophy was diagnosed.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It's part of my regimen to lose weight and get fit for my muscular dystrophy trek in June.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It has also been found to help sufferers of cystic fibrosis, chronic heart failure, muscular dystrophy and asthma.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
They have brought insights into conditions such as muscular dystrophy and cancer, and their contribution to medicine has been recognised with a Nobel prize.