trophic

adjective tro·phic \ˈtrō-fik\

Definition of TROPHIC

: of or relating to nutrition : nutritional <trophic disorders>

: ³tropic

— tro·phi·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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French trophique, from Greek trophikos, from trophē nourishment, from trephein to nourish

First Known Use: 1873

Medical Dictionary

adjective tro·phic \ˈtrō-fik\

: of or relating to nutrition : nutritional <trophic disorders>

: promoting cellular growth, differentiation, and survival <nerve growth factor is a trophic agent>

—tro·phi·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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