amyotrophy

/ˌæmɪˈɒtrəfi/

Definitions

1. noun

A wasting of muscle tissue without nerve involvement, especially a condition resulting from a lack of growth hormone.

“Amyotrophy is a condition where the muscles begin to waste away, often due to a hormonal imbalance.”

Synonyms

  • muscle wasting
  • muscular atrophy

Antonyms

  • hypertrophy
  • muscle growth