nosotrophy

/nɒsoʊˈtrɒfi/

Definitions

1. noun

the condition of being nourished or sustained by one’s own cells or bodily fluids, typically resulting in abnormal growth or tissue formation

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with nosotrophy, a rare condition where the body begins to feed on its own cells.”

Synonyms

  • autotrophy
  • self-nourishment

Antonyms

  • exogenous nourishment
  • heterotrophy