noun🔗ShareAtrophieA 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. "L'atrophie de ses muscles après des mois de repos au lit rendait la marche normale difficile.medicinephysiologybodydiseaseorgananatomyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'atrophier, dépérirTo wither or waste away."After several months without regular exercise, the athlete's muscles began to atrophy. "Après plusieurs mois sans exercice régulier, les muscles de l'athlète ont commencé à s'atrophier.medicinephysiologyanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAtrophier, dépérirTo cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken."If you don't use your muscles regularly, they will atrophy. "Si vous n'utilisez pas vos muscles régulièrement, ils vont s'atrophier.medicinephysiologyanatomybiologydiseasebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
