Atrophy Mnemonic
Explore definitions and mnemonics for atrophy.
atrophy
atrophy
/ˈæ.tɹə.fi/
Examples
- Atrophy is the partial or complete wasting away of a part of the body.
- Males are infertile with atrophy in the testes.
- The arms are atrophied and the legs are mobile.
- Note slight muscular atrophy of the hands.
- Testosterone usually causes atrophy of the endometrium.
- All structures of the kidney show ischemic atrophy.
- The muscle atrophy in the generally results from disuse.
- Chronic rhinitis in form of atrophy of the mucous membrane and glands.
- In most cases, there is severe atrophy of both hemispheres of the brain.
- In the brain, atrophy may be present in the frontal and temporal lobes.
a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
noun
any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
noun
undergo atrophy
verb
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"At + Trophy. Without exercise, muscles won like a trophy, they atrophy."
"A + Trophy. Your muscles win a trophy if you use them, or fade if you just sit cozy."
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