atrophic

English

Etymology

From atrophy +‎ -ic.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈæt͡ʃɹəfɪk/
  • 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
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