amyotrophic
|a-my-o-tro-phic|
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/ˌeɪmaɪəˈtroʊfɪk/
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/ˌeɪmaɪəˈtrɒfɪk/
muscle wasting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amyotrophic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amyotrophia,' where 'a-' meant 'without,' 'myo-' meant 'muscle,' and 'trophia' meant 'nourishment.'
Historical Evolution
'amyotrophia' transformed into the modern English word 'amyotrophic' through medical terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without muscle nourishment,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by the wasting away of muscle tissue.
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive neurodegenerative disease.
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Last updated: 2025/07/16 22:06