blastophthoria
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From New Latin, from blasto- + phthoria from Ancient Greek φθορία (phthoría, “degradation, corruption”).
Noun[edit]
blastophthoria (uncountable)
- Degeneration of the germ cells as a result of poisoning by syphilis, lead, alcohol, opium, etc.