Eutrophy is a term used in ecology to describe a body of water that is rich in nutrients, often resulting in the overgrowth of aquatic plants. However, there are several synonyms for this word that are used in the scientific community. One such synonym is "eutrophication" which refers to the process by which a body of water becomes eutrophic. Another synonym is "nutrient enrichment," which also refers to the overabundance of nutrients in a body of water. A more technical synonym would be "hypereutrophy," which describes a body of water that is extremely nutrient-rich, resulting in severe ecological consequences. Regardless of which synonym is used, all refer to the negative impacts that nutrient overabundance can have on aquatic ecosystems.