How to Pronounce "atrophy"
word
ˈætɹəfi
AT-ruh-fee
ˈætɹəfi
AT-ruh-fee
Definition
Atrophy is the process when a part of the body, or something else, becomes weak or wastes away because it is not used or because of disease.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈætɹəfi
British English
ˈætɹəfi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT-ruh-fee
UK
AT-ruh-fee
Listen in Context
If you do not use your leg for a long time, the muscles may atrophy.
The patient's arm showed signs of atrophy after being in a cast.
Without practice, language skills can atrophy over time.
During extended bed rest, the body can easily atrophy from lack of movement.