amyotrophy
/ˌeɪmaɪˈɑːtrəfi/
noun
- The wasting away or loss of muscle tissue, often due to disease or lack of use.
- After months in a cast, the patient experienced amyotrophy in his injured leg.
- Amyotrophy can be slowed with regular physical therapy and exercise.
- The doctor explained that amyotrophy from nerve damage might be permanent.
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