How do you pronounce the verb atrophy?
atrophy
- at·ro·phy | ˈa-trə-fē
- at·ro·phy | ˈa-trə-fē , -ˌfī
- Other Words from atrophy. Noun. atrophic (ˌ)ā-ˈtrō-fik adjective.
What is the meaning of atrophic?
Atrophy, decrease in size of a body part, cell, organ, or other tissue. The term implies that the atrophied part was of a size normal for the individual, considering age and circumstance, prior to the diminution.