Exhibiting an attraction, trophism, for multiple organs; usually used for a virus which affects multiple organ systems. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: pol′ē-trō′fik Definitions: 1. Exhibiting an attraction, trophism, for multiple organs; usually used for a virus that affects multiple organ systems.
polytrophic 1. Obtaining nourishment from a variety of organic material; such as, certain bacteria. 2. Exhibiting an attraction, trophism, for multiple organs; usually used for a virus which affects multiple organ systems.polytrophic, polytrophy 1. Feeding on a variety of different food substances or food species. 2. In pathology, marked by or pertaining to excessive nutrition.