noun🔗ShareAtrophie, SchwundA reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use."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.medicinephysiologybodydiseaseorgananatomyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerkümmern, verschwindenTo wither or waste away."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.medicinephysiologyanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareVerkümmern, verschwendenTo cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken."If you don't use your muscles regularly, they will atrophy. "Wenn du deine Muskeln nicht regelmäßig benutzt, verkümmern sie.medicinephysiologyanatomybiologydiseasebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
