atrophy
US /ˈæt.rə.fi/
UK /ˈæt.rə.fi/
1.
atrofia
the wasting away of a body organ or tissue
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Muscle atrophy can occur due to prolonged disuse.
La atrofia muscular puede ocurrir debido al desuso prolongado.
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The doctor diagnosed the patient with optic nerve atrophy.
El médico diagnosticó al paciente con atrofia del nervio óptico.
1.
atrofiarse, degenerar
to waste away or degenerate due to lack of use or neglect
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Without constant practice, his skills began to atrophy.
Sin práctica constante, sus habilidades comenzaron a atrofiarse.
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If you don't use your brain, it will atrophy.
Si no usas tu cerebro, se atrofiará.