Atrophy meaning and example sentences

Learning Atrophy in context helps you remember meaning, use natural sentence patterns, and improve academic English performance. On this page, you will find a clear definition, practical examples, synonyms, and related words so you can build stronger vocabulary connections for exams and daily communication.

Definition

Atrophy: Körelmek (organ/yetenek)

Example sentences

  • Prolonged inactivity can cause muscle atrophy, which significantly complicates the recovery process.
  • Prolonged inactivity can cause muscle atrophy, which significantly complicates the recovery process. (Uzun süreli hareketsizlik, iyileşme sürecini önemli ölçüde zorlaştıran kas atrofisine neden olabilir.)
  • In an exam setting, you can paraphrase ideas by replacing simpler words with Atrophy when the meaning is "Körelmek (organ/yetenek)".

Synonyms

Related words

Practice section

Reinforce Atrophy with active recall: review it in flashcards, then test yourself in timed vocabulary modes.