sarcolysis

/ˌsɑrkɒˈlaɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

the breakdown of muscle tissue, especially as a result of disease, injury, or infection

“The patient’s muscles were affected by sarcolysis due to the bacterial infection.”

Synonyms

  • muscle breakdown
  • myolysis

Antonyms

  • hypertrophy
  • muscle growth