hypotrophy

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Synonyms: hypertrophy, hypostrophe, mycotrophy, myotrophy, hypotropia, hypotrophic, lipotrophy

Antonyms: hypertrophy, hypostrophe, mycotrophy, myotrophy, hypotropia, hypotrophic, lipotrophy

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Noun

1. A [[degeneration]] in the [[functioning]] of an [[organ]] due to the reduction of the volume of the cells.
2. {{lb|en|botany}} The growth of buds, stipules, or excess wood on the lower side.

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