👉 Dystrophic refers to a condition in which the tissue of an organ is damaged or destroyed, leading to abnormal and often irreversible changes. This can occur due to various factors such as trauma, infection, autoimmune disorders, or environmental exposure. The term "dystrophic" has been used historically to describe the disease of the heart muscle that causes arrhythmias (irregular heartbeats). It is a condition where the heart muscle becomes weakened and unable to pump blood efficiently. In some cases,
