ETYM Latin atrophia, Greek; a priv. + trephein to nourish: cf. French atrophie.
1. A decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse; SYN. wasting, wasting away.
2. Any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use); SYN. withering.
Amaigrissement excessif d'un muscle ou d'un ensemble de muscles, souvent due ŕ inactivité.