Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
atrophies
verb
/ˈætrəˌfiːz/
Definition
The process of gradually wasting away or diminishing in size, often due to lack of use or inadequate nutrition.
Examples
- Muscles atrophies when they are not used for an extended period.
- The patient’s arm began to atrophies after being immobilized in a cast.
- Without regular exercise, the body may atrophies over time.
Meaning
Atrophies refer to the decline in size, strength, or effectiveness of an organ or tissue, usually as a result of disuse, disease, or malnutrition. It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe muscle loss or degeneration.
Synonyms
- waste away
- decline
- dwindle
- shrivel
