Synonyms for dystrophy

Most common

muscular dystrophy

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   A wasting of body tissues, of either genetic origin or due to inadequate or defective nutrition.

Related words

Phrases

myotonic dystrophy reflex sympathetic dystrophy corneal dystrophy epithelial dystrophy muscular dystrophy

Forms

Plural

dystrophies

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.