atrophie — meaning in English

English meaning

• atrophy noun The wasting away or weakening of a body part, usually a muscle or organ, from disease, injury, or lack of use.

Senses

atrophie is used for these senses in English:

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

atrophy — full definition

1. noun The wasting away or weakening of a body part, usually a muscle or organ, from disease, injury, or lack of use.
2. verb To waste away or grow weaker from lack of use.

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