atrophy in Finnish

atrophy in Finnish is atrofia, atropia, surkastuma — atrophy means the wasting away or weakening of a body part, usually a muscle or organ, from disease, injury, or lack of use.

atrophy in Finnish

atrofia

noun

(pathology) A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use. [from early 17th c.]

atropia

noun

(pathology) A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use. [from early 17th c.]

surkastuma

noun

(pathology) A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use. [from early 17th c.]

surkastuminen

noun

(pathology) A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use. [from early 17th c.]

näivettyä

verb

surkastua

verb

What does "atrophy" mean?

noun The wasting away or weakening of a body part, usually a muscle or organ, from disease, injury, or lack of use.
"Long periods in a cast can cause muscle atrophy."
verb To waste away or grow weaker from lack of use.
"Skills you never practice tend to atrophy over time."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

atrophy in a sentence

Long periods in a cast can cause muscle atrophy.
Astronauts exercise daily in space to prevent bone atrophy.
Skills you never practice tend to atrophy over time.
His leg muscles atrophied after months of bed rest.

Similar words in Finnish

withering

Common Finnish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "atrophy" in Finnish?

"atrophy" in Finnish is atrofia, atropia, surkastuma. atrophy means: The wasting away or weakening of a body part, usually a muscle or organ, from disease, injury, or lack of use.

How do you use "atrophy" in a sentence?

Example: "Long periods in a cast can cause muscle atrophy." In Finnish, "atrophy" is atrofia, atropia, surkastuma.

Are there other ways to say "atrophy" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 6 translations listed for "atrophy": atrofia, atropia, surkastuma, surkastuminen, näivettyä, surkastua.

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