trophoneurotic atrophy


neu·ro·tro·phic at·ro·phy

abnormalities of the skin, hair, nails, subcutaneous tissues, and bone, caused by peripheral nerve lesions. Synonym(s): trophoneurotic atrophy

trophoneurotic atrophy

Atrophy due to disease of the nerves or nerve centers supplying the affected muscles.See also: atrophy