What is another word for amyotrophia?
Pronunciation: [ˌamɪətɹˈɒfi͡ə] (IPA) 
Amyotrophia is a medical term that refers to the progressive wasting or degeneration of muscle tissue. There are several synonyms for this condition that include muscular atrophy, muscular dystrophy, muscle wasting, muscle degeneration, and muscle weakness.
Muscular atrophy is a specific type of muscle wasting that occurs when muscles lose their mass due to a lack of use or nerve damage. Muscular dystrophy, on the other hand, is an inherited condition that causes muscle weakness and degeneration over time. Other synonyms like muscle wasting and muscle degeneration are broader terms that describe any condition that causes the loss of muscle tissue, which can be caused by several medical conditions including neurological disorders, infections, and chronic diseases.
