"amyotrophic" meaning in English

See amyotrophic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more amyotrophic [comparative], most amyotrophic [superlative]
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)

Alternative forms

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