Abiotrophy
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Abiotrophy
Abiotrophy (pronounced: /ˌæbɪˈɒtrəfi/) is a medical term that refers to the loss of function or degeneration for reasons unknown. It is often used in the context of certain genetic disorders.
Etymology
The term "abiotrophy" is derived from the Greek words "a-" (without), "bio-" (life), and "-trophy" (nourishment). Thus, it essentially means "without life nourishment".
Related Terms
- Genetic disorder: A disease caused by abnormalities in an individual's genome. Abiotrophy is often associated with certain genetic disorders.
- Degeneration: The process by which a tissue or organ deteriorates and loses its function. This is a key characteristic of abiotrophy.
- Neurodegeneration: The progressive loss of structure or function of neurons, including death of neurons. Certain forms of abiotrophy, such as Cerebellar abiotrophy, primarily affect the nervous system.
- Cerebellar abiotrophy: A type of neurodegenerative disease that primarily affects the cerebellum, leading to a progressive loss of coordination and balance.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Abiotrophy
- Wikipedia's article - Abiotrophy
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