/ Dictionary / Index D dystrophy: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: dys•tro•phy Pronunciation: (dis'tru-fē), [key] — n. faulty or inadequate nutrition or development. any of a number of disorders characterized by weakening, degeneration, or abnormal development of muscle. the state of being dystrophic. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: dystrophy (Thesaurus) dystrophication dysuria Related Content Daily Word Quiz: clairvoyant Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language