#tissue wasting

• Atrophy — To undergo a reduction in volume, weight, and functional capacity of an organ, tissue, or the entire body, due to malnutrition, prolonged lack of activity, or aging; (figuratively) to diminish, weaken, or lose original vigor, intensity, or structural value (such as the wasting of talent or feelings).
• Atrophying — Causing or accelerating the process of atrophy; a toxic, degenerative, or pathological factor that leads to a structural diminution of the volume and functional capacity of a tissue or organ. In clinical terms, it describes the destructive evolution of certain dermatological, muscular, or neurological conditions that leave behind tissue underdevelopment sequelae.
• Atrophying — The act of atrophying and its result; the biological or pathological process through which an organ or tissue gradually reduces its volume, weight, and functional capacities. Figuratively, it represents the progressive loss of vigor, intensity, or efficiency of a spiritual faculty, talent, or feeling due to disuse.
• Atrophic — Pertaining to atrophy, relating to atrophy, or exhibiting its characteristics; causing a structural and functional diminution of tissues. It is used in clinical terminology to define specific types of inflammatory, degenerative, or dermatological conditions characterized by marked thinning of membranes or organs.
• Atrophy — A pathological or physiological diminution of the volume, weight, and functional capacity of an organ, tissue, or component cells, caused by nutritional disorders, prolonged immobilization, denervation, or aging. Figuratively, it represents the weakening, regression, or loss of vigor and efficiency of a spiritual faculty, feeling, or intellectual capacity.