Atrophy (Verb)
Meaning
Undergo atrophy; "Muscles that are not used will atrophy".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- Unused muscles will atrophy quickly if not exercised regularly during long periods of bed rest.
- Motor skills will atrophy and need to be relearned after a severe brain injury.
- Nerve cells can atrophy in some forms of neurodegenerative diseases, leading to a decline in cognitive function.
- Muscle mass is difficult to maintain when an individual has an injury, allowing muscles to atrophy during recovery.
- Eye muscles can atrophy from extended periods of immobility due to advanced eye disease.