Pronunciation: /ˈætrəfi/
noun a wasting away or decrease in size of a body organ, tissue, or part due to lack of nourishment or use
A1 Lack of use can lead to muscle atrophy.
A2 The doctor explained that atrophy of the brain can occur with age.
B1 Physical therapy can help prevent muscle atrophy in patients recovering from injuries.
B2 The scientist conducted research on the atrophy of plant cells under different conditions.
C1 The atrophy of the economy was evident after years of mismanagement.
C2 The artist's creative atrophy was a result of burnout and lack of inspiration.
verb to waste away or decrease in size due to lack of nourishment or use
A1 Lack of use can cause muscles to atrophy.
A2 If you don't exercise regularly, your muscles may start to atrophy.
B1 Prolonged bed rest can lead to muscle atrophy.
B2 Athletes need to be careful not to overtrain, as it can cause muscle atrophy.
C1 The astronaut's muscles atrophied after spending months in space.
C2 Years of inactivity caused his leg muscles to atrophy to the point where he could barely walk.
formal Muscle atrophy is a common condition in older adults.
informal If you don't use it, you lose it - that's why atrophy happens.
slang Skipping leg day at the gym can lead to muscle atrophy.
figurative Neglecting relationships can cause emotional atrophy over time.
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