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atrophy

/ˈæ.tɹə.fi/

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noun

Atrophie, Schwund

A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use.

Examples :

"The atrophy of his muscles after months of bed rest made it difficult to walk normally. "

Die Atrophie seiner Muskeln nach monatelanger Bettruhe erschwerte das normale Gehen.

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verb

Verkümmern, verschwinden

To wither or waste away.

Examples :

"After several months without regular exercise, the athlete's muscles began to atrophy. "

Nach mehreren Monaten ohne regelmäßiges Training begannen die Muskeln des Athleten zu verkümmern.

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verb

Verkümmern, verschwenden

To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.

Examples :

"If you don't use your muscles regularly, they will atrophy. "

Wenn du deine Muskeln nicht regelmäßig benutzt, verkümmern sie.

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