atrophy
at
ˈæt
āt
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phy
fi
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British pronunciation
/ˈætɹəfi/

Definition och betydelse av "atrophy"på engelska

to atrophy
01

atrofiera, degenerera

to gradually decline, typically due to lack of use, nourishment, or stimulation
Intransitive
to atrophy definition and meaning
example
Exempel
The business was slowly atrophying as market trends shifted.
Företaget atrofierade långsamt när marknadstrenderna förändrades.
Atrophy
01

atrofi, degeneration

the gradual wasting away or shrinkage of a body tissue or organ, typically due to lack of use, injury, or a medical condition
example
Exempel
Physical therapy is often prescribed to prevent or mitigate muscle atrophy after surgery.
Fysioterapi föreskrivs ofta för att förhindra eller mildra muskelatrofi efter en operation.
02

atrofi, funktionell försämring

a decline in effectiveness or function due to underuse or neglect
example
Exempel
Political atrophy set in when citizens became disengaged.
Politisk atrofi inträdde när medborgarna blev oengagerade.
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