atrophic
- adjective
- /əˈtroʊfɪk/
- Specialized
:
atrófico
- The left optic nerve was severely atrophic, with changes extending posteriorly toward the chiasm.
- atrophic gastritis
- atrophic papulosis
- atrophic appearance
So as you age, you get atrophic gastritis very often.
- So as you age, you get atrophic gastritis very often.
Examples
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Blake has a relatively uncommon congenital condition known as atrophic renal syndrome.
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We would start seeing atrophy and your vaginal canal would start to have atrophic features.
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So as you age, you get atrophic gastritis very often.
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The product was considered to provide good long-term correction of atrophic lips.
Academic text (2012) -
In addition, 46 residents were found to have atrophic AMD at Time 1, and 56 were found to have AMD at Time 2.
Academic text (1997) -
AMD is mainly divided into a dry (atrophic) subtype (80-90%) and a wet (neovascular) subtype (10-20%).
Academic text (2018) -
I took a thorough urinary and gynecological history and, with permission, did a vaginal examination, noting an atrophic vagina with no other cervical abnormalities or prolapses.
Academic text (2011) -
As people age, they often develop atrophic conditions that can affect their mobility and overall health.
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The doctor explained that the atrophic changes in the muscle were due to lack of use during recovery.
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She was diagnosed with an atrophic condition that caused a decrease in bone density.
Synonyms
1
7.7
A part of the body that becomes smaller and weaker from illness, injury or lack of use
Antonyms
- Specialized
3
8.8
Body parts or tissues that are larger than normal because they grew too much
Compounds
- Specialized
A long-term disease where the body's immune system attacks joints, causing pain and loss of joint tissue
How Shrunken
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Atrophic comes from Greek parts a- meaning 'without' and trophe meaning 'nourishment', so it literally says 'without food'. That's why atrophic describes muscles or organs that have wasted away or become much smaller.