(hypo- + Gr. troph nutrition) abiotrophy.
Synonym for abiotrophy ... <biology> Premature loss of a cell or tissues ability to function. ... (06 May 1997) ... 
(hi-pot´rә-fe) abiotrophy.
Underdevelopment of a tissue or plant due to abnormally reduced cell enlargement.
hypotrophy, hypotrophic 1. Incomplete growth; atrophy. 2. Progressive degeneration of an organ or tissue caused by loss of cells. 3. Wasting that is often the result of recent nutritional deficiencies.