Meaning of the word atrophic in English
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atrophic
US /eɪˈtroʊ.fɪk/
UK /əˈtrɒf.ɪk/
Adjective
relating to or characterized by atrophy (wasting away of body tissue or an organ)
Example:
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The patient suffered from atrophic muscles due to prolonged bed rest.
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The doctor diagnosed atrophic gastritis.