Atrophy 1100 Words You Need Week 43 Day 1

Atrophy 1100 Words You Need Week 43 Day 1

Atrophy 1100 Words You Need Week 43 Day 1

/ˈæt.rə.fi/ (noun & verb)

to be reduced in size and strength, weaken, waste away, gradually decline in effectiveness, become emaciated, wither, deteriorate, shrink, decay, degenerate, dwindle, wane, disintegrate

Muscle atrophy is when muscles waste away. It’s usually caused by a lack of physical activity.

When a disease or injury makes it difficult or impossible for you to move an arm or leg, the lack of mobility can result in muscle wasting. Over time, without regular movement, your arm or leg can start to appear smaller but not shorter than the one you’re able to move.

Source: https://www.healthline.com/

Adjective: atrophic