Atropya (en. Atrophy)

/a'tropya/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A condition where part of the body, usually a muscle, shrinks in size and strength.

Muscle atrophy can result from disuse of a body part.

Ang atrophy ng kalamnan ay maaaring magresulta mula sa hindi paggamit ng bahagi ng katawan.

The reduction of function or size of a tissue or organ due to improper nutrition or disuse.

Due to illness, he experienced atrophy in his leg.

Dahil sa sakit, nagkaroon siya ng atrophy sa kanyang binti.

General terminology used in medical contexts to describe the process of cell depletion.

Proper exercise is important to prevent muscle atrophy.

Mahalaga ang tamang ehersisyo upang maiwasan ang atrophy ng mga kalamnan.

From the Greek word 'atrophia'.

decrease in body strength

Loss of strength due to atrophy.

pagbaba ng lakas ng katawan

muscle

A type of tissue in the body responsible for movement.

kalamnan

nutrition

The process of obtaining nutrients from food.

nutrisyon

Extreme appreciation for something or someone.

Wow, my new cellphone is so beautiful! I’m so in love with its features.

Grabe, ang ganda ng bagong cellphone ko! Atropya ko sa mga features niya.

Seeing something or someone that is extremely cute or lovable.

I saw that kitten, and I was totally smitten!

Nakita ko yung kuting na yun, at ako ay na-atropya!

A term for pride in an achievement or success.

I was so proud of my exam score! I got a perfect score!

Na-atropya ako sa score ko sa exam! Perfect score ako!