What is another word for atrophic?
Pronunciation: [atɹˈɒfɪk] (IPA) 
Atrophic is an adjective that describes the degeneration or wasting away of tissues or organs. Some synonyms for atrophic include degenerative, deteriorating, decaying, declining, shrinking, wasting, and withering. These words all suggest a gradual decline or deterioration of something, often due to a lack of use or nourishment. Atrophic can also be used in a medical context to describe diseases or conditions that lead to the deterioration of organs or tissues, such as atrophic gastritis or atrophic rhinitis. Despite its negative connotations, atrophic can also imply a natural process of aging or maturation, as some tissues naturally shrink and undergo changes over time.
