Asyntrophy

/ˌeɪsɪnˈtrɒfi/ noun

Definition

A condition of not growing or developing together; lack of coordinated growth or development.

Etymology

From Greek 'a-' (without) and 'syntrophe' (living together), this medical/biological term describes organisms or body parts that fail to develop proportionally.

Kelly Says

Asyntrophy can occur in twins when one twin's development is stunted while the other grows normally—it's one of those rare medical terms for real conditions that sound like they should be common.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.