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dystrophic
dystrophic [ diss tróffik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. affected by dystrophy: relating to or affected by dystrophy
2. containing excess humus: describes a pond or lake containing unusually acidic brown water, lacking in oxygen, and unable to support much plant or animal life because of an excessive humus content
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