Japanese Meaning of atrophy

萎縮

Other Japanese words related to 萎縮

Definitions and Meaning of atrophy in English

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atrophy (n)

a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse

any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

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atrophy (v)

undergo atrophy

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atrophy (n.)

A wasting away from want of nourishment; diminution in bulk or slow emaciation of the body or of any part.

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atrophy (v. t.)

To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.

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atrophy (v. i.)

To waste away; to dwindle.

FAQs About the word atrophy

萎縮

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

崩れる,減衰,下る,劣化,悪くする,腐敗(ふはい),堕落した,移譲,減らす,分解(ぶんかい)する

改善する,より良い,改善する,発展する,向上させる,豊かにする,強化する,高める,強める,改善する

atrophied => 萎縮した, atrophic arthritis => 委縮性関節炎, atrophic => 萎縮性, atrophedema => 萎縮浮腫, atropa belladonna => ベラドンナ,