atrophisch

atrophic; wasting away

English translations

  1. 01

    atrophic

  2. 02

    atrophic

Word details

German meaning
Verkümmert, zurückgebildet, abgebaut (z.B. Muskeln).
English meaning
Atrophic
Synonym
verkümmert, degeneriert
German example
Durch die lange Inaktivität sind seine Muskeln atrophisch geworden.
English example
Due to the long inactivity, his muscles have become atrophic.

Example sentences with “atrophisch”

  1. Das Gewebe ist bereits atrophisch. (The tissue is already atrophic.)

Frequently asked questions

How is 'atrophisch' used in a sentence?

It is an adjective. You can use it before a noun (e.g., 'atrophisches Gewebe') or as a predicate (e.g., 'das Gewebe ist atrophisch').