1. Relating to or dependent upon nutrition. 2. Resulting from interruption of nerve supply. [G. trophe, nourishment]
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tro·phic 'trō-fik adj
1) of or relating to nutrition: NUTRITIONAL <\trophic disorders>
2) TROPIC
3) promoting cellular growth, differentiation, and survival <nerve growth factor is a \trophic agent>
tro·phi·cal·ly -fi-k(ə-)lē adv
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tro·phic (troґfik) [Gr. trophikos] nutritional.Medical dictionary. 2011.