atrophy (Meaning)
atrophy (n)
a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
atrophy (v)
undergo atrophy
atrophy (n.)
A wasting away from want of nourishment; diminution in bulk or slow emaciation of the body or of any part.
atrophy (v. t.)
To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.
atrophy (v. i.)
To waste away; to dwindle.
Synonyms & Antonyms of atrophy
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Synonyms:
- ebb
- degenerate
- sag
- sink
- devolve
- decay
- diminish
- regress
- run to seed
- weaken
- disintegrate
- rot
- retrograde
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atrophy Sentence Examples
- The patient experienced muscle atrophy due to prolonged immobilization.
- Nerve damage led to atrophy of the affected limb.
- Disuse atrophy occurs when a muscle is not used for an extended period.
- The atrophy of the optic nerve is a common symptom of glaucoma.
- Cerebral atrophy is a loss of brain volume, often associated with aging.
- Muscular atrophy is a condition characterized by a loss of muscle mass and strength.
- The spinal cord atrophy resulted in paralysis of the lower extremities.
- Brain atrophy in Alzheimer's disease is associated with cognitive decline.
- Prolonged malnutrition can cause atrophy of various organs and tissues.
- The disused muscle fibers underwent atrophy, resulting in decreased muscle function.
FAQs About the word atrophy
a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse, any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use), undergo atrophyA wasting away from w
descend, decline,deteriorate, crumble, worsen, ebb, degenerate, sag, sink, devolve
ameliorate, better,improve, ameliorate, better, improve, fortify, fortify, heighten,upgrade
The patient experienced muscle atrophy due to prolonged immobilization.
Nerve damage led to atrophy of the affected limb.
Disuse atrophy occurs when a muscle is not used for an extended period.
The atrophy of the optic nerve is a common symptom of glaucoma.
