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Amyotrophy

Definition:

Amyotrophy refers to the progressive wasting or degeneration of muscle tissue, leading to weakness and loss of muscle mass. It can manifest due to a variety of factors, including injury, disease, or nerve damage.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The patient was diagnosed with spinal muscular amyotrophy.
2. Hereditary motor and sensory amyotrophy is a rare genetic disorder.

Verb:

1. Excessive exercise could potentially amyotrophy the muscles.
2. If not treated in time, the nerve damage may cause the leg to amyotrophy.

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