Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
atrofia
Noun
/əˈtrō.fē.ə/
Definition
Atrophy refers to the gradual decline or wasting away of a body part or tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of use.
Examples
- Atrophy of the muscles can occur when a person is bedridden for an extended period.
- After the cast was removed, physical therapy was necessary to prevent further atrophy of the injured arm.
- The researcher studied the atrophy of brain cells in older adults.
Meaning
The process in which a muscle or organ shrinks in size and functionality, often as a result of disuse or inadequate nourishment.
Synonyms
- wasting
- deterioration
- degeneration