ATROPHIC

atrophic

(adjective) relating to or characterized by atrophy; “atrophic arthritis”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

atrophic (not comparable)

(medicine) Of, pertaining to, or arising from atrophy

Source: Wiktionary


A*troph"ic, a.

Definition: Relating to atrophy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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CARE

(noun) activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; “he wrote the manual on car care”


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