blastophthoria

English

Etymology

From blasto- + Ancient Greek φθορά (phthorá, “destruction”) + -ia.

Noun

blastophthoria (uncountable)

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