首页英语词典atrophyatrophy英语释意

atrophy

英 ['ætrəfɪ] 美['ætrəfi]
  • n. 萎缩,萎缩症;发育停止
  • vi. 萎缩;虚脱

英语释意


1. a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
2. any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)