Describing something that opposes or counteracts wasting away or loss of body tissue and nutrition.
From Greek 'anti-' (against) + 'atrophy' (from 'a-' without + 'trophe' nourishment), meaning against tissue degeneration.
Physical therapists essentially use antatrophic approaches when they prescribe exercise to prevent muscle wasting after an injury — the word describes keeping muscles and tissue healthy and nourished.
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