Brain Health And Neurological Disorders

noun a wasting away or decrease in size of a body organ, tissue, or part due to lack of nourishment or use

verb to waste away or decrease in size due to lack of nourishment or use

• Muscle atrophy is a common condition in older adults.
• If you don't use it, you lose it - that's why atrophy happens.
• Skipping leg day at the gym can lead to muscle atrophy.
• Neglecting relationships can cause emotional atrophy over time.