atrophy
nounfeminine/ɐtɾuˈfiɐ/medium
Definition
A decrease in the size or volume of an organ or tissue.
Lack of exercise leads to muscle atrophy.
The muscle showed signs of atrophy.
Etymology
Do grego 'atrophia' (falta de nutrição).
Lack of exercise leads to muscle atrophy.
The muscle showed signs of atrophy.
Do grego 'atrophia' (falta de nutrição).