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DYSTROPHIC

\dɪstɹˈɒfɪk], \dɪstɹˈɒfɪk], \d_ɪ_s_t_ɹ_ˈɒ_f_ɪ_k]\

Definitions of DYSTROPHIC

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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[Greek] Wrongly or inadequately nourished; inhibiting adequate nutrition; pert. faulty nutrition.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
By J.H. Kenneth

Pertaining to or affected with dystrophy.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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