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to atrophy
01
atrofiëren, degenereren
to gradually decline, typically due to lack of use, nourishment, or stimulation
Intransitive
Voorbeelden
During the long winter, the animals' food supply was scarce, causing them to atrophy.
Tijdens de lange winter was de voedselvoorziening van de dieren schaars, waardoor ze atrofieerden.
Atrophy
01
atrofie, degeneratie
the gradual wasting away or shrinkage of a body tissue or organ, typically due to lack of use, injury, or a medical condition
Voorbeelden
In certain medical conditions, such as malnutrition, organ atrophy may occur.
Bij bepaalde medische aandoeningen, zoals ondervoeding, kan atrofie van organen optreden.
02
atrofie, functioneel verval
a decline in effectiveness or function due to underuse or neglect
Voorbeelden
The garden fell into atrophy during the long winter.
De tuin verviel in atrofie tijdens de lange winter.
Lexicale Boom
atrophied
atrophy
