ατροφία
Greek (Cypriot)
/atɾoˈfia/
noun
Definitions
- (medicine) atrophy reduction in functionality of organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use
- (figuratively) lack of development and/or function
Etymology
Inherited from Ancient Greek ἀτροφία (lack of food, hunger, a wasting away) affix from Greek (modern) τροφή (food, nutrition, nourishment).
Origin
Greek (Cypriot)
τροφή
Gloss
food, nutrition, nourishment
Concept
Semantic Field
Food and drink
Ontological Category
Person/Thing