alogotrophy
|a-lo-go-tro-phy|
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/əˈlɒɡəˌtrɒfi/
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/əˈlɒɡəˌtrəʊfi/
abnormal growth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alogotrophy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'alogotrophia,' where 'alogos' meant 'irrational' and 'trophia' meant 'nourishment.'
Historical Evolution
'alogotrophia' transformed into the English word 'alogotrophy' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'irrational nourishment,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'excessive nutrition or abnormal growth.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
excessive nutrition or abnormal growth of a part of the body.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with alogotrophy in the limbs.
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Last updated: 2025/07/02 06:36