atrophic
IPA: ʌtrˈɑfɪk
adjective
- (medicine) Of, pertaining to, or arising from atrophy
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Examples of "atrophic" in Sentences
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with atrophic arthritis, causing her joints to deteriorate over time
- With age, muscles tend to become atrophic if not exercised regularly
- The lack of use of her left arm resulted in atrophic muscles and limited mobility
- The patient's nutrition plays a crucial role in preventing atrophic changes in her muscles
- Physical therapy aims to prevent atrophic changes in the muscles following injury or surgery
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