atrophic

atrophic

English

Etymology

    From atrophy + -ic.

    Pronunciation

    • (US) IPA(key): /eɪˈtɹoʊfɪk/, /əˈtɹɑfɪk/
    • (UK) IPA(key): /eɪˈtɹɒfɪk/, /əˈtɹɒfɪk/
    • Audio (Southern England):(file)

    Adjective

    atrophic (not comparable)

    1. (medicine) Of, pertaining to, or arising from atrophy.
    2. (of a scar) Sunken, recessed, and indented.
      Coordinate term: hypertrophic
      Hyponyms: icepick, boxcar, rolling

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    Adjective

    atrophic (not comparable)

    1. atrophic