blastophthoria

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English

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Etymology

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From New Latin, from blasto- + phthoria from Ancient Greek φθορία (phthoría, “degradation, corruption”).

Noun

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blastophthoria (uncountable)

  1. Degeneration of the germ cells as a result of poisoning by syphilis, lead, alcohol, opium, etc.
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