Dystrophy

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪstrəfiː/

Dystrophy (noun)

  1. A disease that slowly damages body tissues, often muscles, making them weaker over time.
  2. A condition where tissues develop or change in an abnormal way, leading to loss of normal function.

Examples

  • Muscle dystrophy can weaken the body over time.
  • The doctor explained how dystrophy affects tissue strength.