Word: hypotrophy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: hy
po
tro
phy
Definition: a degeneration in the functioning of an organ due to the reduction of the volume of the cells
Morphemes:
Affix: hypo-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Deficient; less than normal.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ὑπο-
Language: grc
Decoded: upo-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: denoting a small degree, gradual
Affix: -trophy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: growth, development
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τρέφω
Language: grc
Decoded: trepho
Meaning: to maintain, support
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade