"amyotrophic" meaning in All languages combined

See amyotrophic on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more amyotrophic [comparative], most amyotrophic [superlative]
Etymology: From amyotrophy + -ic. Etymology templates: {{af|en|amyotrophy|-ic}} amyotrophy + -ic Head templates: {{en-adj}} amyotrophic (comparative more amyotrophic, superlative most amyotrophic)
  1. (medicine) Characterized by amyotrophy (atrophy of the muscles). Derived forms: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Translations (characterized by atrophy of the muscles): amiotrófico (Portuguese)

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