hypotrophy

/ˌhaɪpəˈtrɔfi/

Definitions

1. noun

Abnormal or pathological decrease in size of an organ or part of the body, often resulting from disuse or disease.

“The patient’s hypotrophy of the arm muscles was a result of prolonged immobilization in a cast.”

Synonyms

  • atrophy
  • shrinkage

Antonyms

  • hyperplasia
  • hypertrophy