atrophying

Meanings

• Verb

  The process of wasting away or shrinking, especially of an organ or tissue.

  - "The muscle atrophies when it is not used."
  - "His condition was marked by the atrophying of his limbs."

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Antonyms

hypertrophy , strengthen

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Variants

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atrophied , atrophies , atrophy , atrophying

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'atrophia' meaning 'wasting away'

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Trivia

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1. Atrophying is a natural process that occurs in some parts of the body when they are not used, such as the muscles in space travel.

2. The process of atrophying can be reversed, to some extent, through exercise and other interventions.

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Related Concepts

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1. Degeneration: A related concept to atrophying, referring to the gradual deterioration or decline of an organ, tissue, or function.

2. Sarcopenia: A condition characterized by the loss of muscle mass and strength, which is a type of atrophying that occurs naturally with aging.

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Culture

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Atrophying has been a common theme in literature and art, often used to depict aging, illness, or decay.

How to Memorize "atrophying"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a muscle gradually shrinking and losing its tone and strength over time.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'atrophying' with the concept of decay or wasting away.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek origin of the word: 'Atrophia' means 'wasting away'.

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