dystrophic
adjective
dys·tro·phic dis-ˈtrō-fik 
1
a
: relating to or caused by faulty nutrition
b
: relating to or affected with a dystrophy
a dystrophic patient
2
of a lake : brownish with much dissolved humic matter, a sparse bottom fauna, and a high oxygen consumption
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web There are four major types of EB — EB simplex (EBS), junctional EB (JEB), dystrophic EB (DEB), and Kindler syndrome. 
Megan Woodward, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 26 Oct. 2020 Another quest focuses on dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB), genetic conditions that cause fragile skin, widespread blistering, vision loss, disfigurement and other serious medical problems. Julie Washington, cleveland.com, 1 Nov. 2017 Speaking of ‘the dystrophic child’s plight,’ or calling disability a ‘ Travis M. Andrews, sacbee, 21 Aug. 2017
Megan Woodward, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, 26 Oct. 2020 Another quest focuses on dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB), genetic conditions that cause fragile skin, widespread blistering, vision loss, disfigurement and other serious medical problems. Julie Washington, cleveland.com, 1 Nov. 2017 Speaking of ‘the dystrophic child’s plight,’ or calling disability a ‘ Travis M. Andrews, sacbee, 21 Aug. 2017 Word History
Etymology
dystrophy + -ic entry 1; in sense 2 after German dystroph
First Known Use
1893, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Medical Definition
dystrophic
adjective
dys·tro·phic dis-ˈtrō-fik
1
: relating to or caused by faulty nutrition
2
: relating to or affected with a dystrophy
dystrophic muscles
3
a
: occurring at sites of damaged or necrotic tissue
dystrophic calcification … may occur despite normal serum calcium levels Raymond Chan et al.
Raymond Chan et al. b
: characterized by disordered growth
fungal infection may be the cause of thickened dystrophic nails
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