polydystrophy

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/pɑliˈdɪstɹəfi/

noun

Dystrophy comprising multiple types (multiple dystrophies), as for example in pseudo-Hurler polydystrophy.

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Meanings

nounpolydystrophy (uncountable)
  1. uncountableDystrophy comprising multiple types (multiple dystrophies), as for example in pseudo-Hurler polydystrophy.

Origin

From poly- + dystrophy or poly- + dys- + -trophy.

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APA

polydystrophy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polydystrophy

MLA

“polydystrophy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polydystrophy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “polydystrophy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/polydystrophy.

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