Atrophied

/əˈtroʊfid/ adjective

Definition

Having undergone atrophy; wasted away, shriveled, or degenerated due to lack of use or nourishment.

Etymology

From 'atrophy' (Greek 'a-' without + 'trophe' nourishment) with past participle suffix '-ed'. This common form describes the result of tissue degeneration over time.

Kelly Says

An astronaut's muscles get 'atrophied' in space because there's no gravity—the body literally stops feeding tissues it thinks aren't needed, which is why they have to work out constantly in orbit!

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