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    Atropiya (en. Atrophy)

    a-tro-pee-ya

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A condition where a part of the body shrinks or weakens due to lack of use or nutrition.
    Due to resting for over a year, he experienced atrophy in his muscles.
    Dahil sa pagpapahinga ng mahigit isang taon, nagkaroon siya ng atropiya sa kanyang mga kalamnan.
    A process of reduction in size or volume of a tissue or organ.
    Liver atrophy can be caused by excessive alcohol consumption.
    Ang atropiya ng atay ay maaaring sanhi ng labis na pag-inom ng alak.
    A manifestation of biological response to lack of stimuli or nutrients.
    Athletes take care to avoid atrophy of their muscles.
    Ang mga atleta ay nag-iingat upang maiwasan ang atropiya ng kanilang mga kalamnan.

    Etymology

    from Greek 'atrophia' meaning 'lack of nutrition'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    muscle atrophy
    The condition where muscles shrink and weaken.
    atropiya ng kalamnan

    Related Words

    muscle
    The type of soft tissue that makes up muscles in the body.
    kalamnan
    nutrient
    Elements needed by the body for growth and health.
    sustansya

    Slang Meanings

    Reduction in size or atrophy of the body, often happens to people who are lazy or inactive.
    Kuya's body looks like it has atrophy, because he just binge-watches Netflix.
    Ang katawan ni Kuya ay parang may atropiya na, kasi puro Netflix lang siya.
    Considering things that are no longer feasible.
    His dreams have atrophied so much that he stopped planning.
    Sobrang atrophy na ng mga pangarap niya kaya hindi na siya nagplano.