Definition

adjective. relating to or marked by progressive wasting of muscle tissue

Example Sentence

He suffered from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Synonyms

muscle atrophy; wasting away of muscle tissue; muscle tissue atrophy

Antonyms

building muscle

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Rhymes

  • autotrophic

  • amyotrophic