adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of, pertaining to, or arising from atrophy. not-comparable
2. 2
   Sunken, recessed, and indented. not-comparable

   "Coordinate term: hypertrophic"

Adjective

1. 1
   relating to or characterized by atrophy wordnet

Example

More examples

"Many methods have been proposed for treating fractures of the atrophic mandible."

Etymology

From atrophy + -ic.

Related phrases

atrophic vaginitis

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