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Answer: Atrophy in Greek means when a member or limb does not grow to its full size, or is not strong enough due to a long period of immobility. For instance, atrophy of the arms is common for children whose mothers were on the drug thalydomide while in pregnancy. Hope this helps.
"Trophy" comes from "Trephein" - to nourish. The "a" prefix means "not" or that the word is the opposite of its root. So wasting away is the opposite of flourishing.
See the Merrriam-Webster's 10th Collegiate Dictionary for a definition.
Some etymologists connect the greek-rooted atrophy with the Moirai, Atropos, which cut the thread of life. Her name is taken to mean "inflexible".
However, it is more likely that atrophy comes from the combination of the prefix a-, which means "not" or "not having", and trophe, which is "nourishment" (which itself is derived from trephein, which is "to fatten or feed").
Personally, I would lean to the latter. Atrophy means "to wither". Inflexibility is something that can only be associated to a specific KIND of atrophy, not to the general meaning of the word. So I think that atrophy and Atropos are unrelated.
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How does the word 'atrophy' relate back to Greek mythology?
Trephein
Who is Eric in greek mythology?
There is no Eric in Greek mythology.
Who is boltar from Greek mythology?
Boltar is not from Greek mythology.
Which is older Greek mythology or the Bible?
Greek Mythology is older.
In Greek mythology Who was Istra?
I apologize, but Istra is NOT in Greek Mythology. Sorry!!
How does the word 'atrophy' relate back to Greek mythology?
Trephein
What does atrophy mean in roman mythology?
it means muscle wasting
Do you capitalize Greek mythology?
Capitalize only the G i n Greek but not the mythology. It should be Greek mythology.
What is the root word of atrophy?
The root word of "atrophy" is "trophe," which means nourishment in Greek. The prefix "a-" in "atrophy" signifies a lack of nourishment or wasting away.
Who is Eric in greek mythology?
There is no Eric in Greek mythology.
Who is boltar from Greek mythology?
Boltar is not from Greek mythology.
What in Greek mythology is rome?
Greek mythology is about the ancient Greek gods. Rome was not an ancient Greek god.
Who is isis in greek mythology?
Isis is not in greek mythology just mythology she is a egyption goddess
What is the counterpart of Neptune in Greek mythology?
In Greek mythology it is Poseidon and in roman mythology it is Neptune
What is the book Mythology about?
Mythology is about Greek mythology.
Which is older Greek mythology or the Bible?
Greek Mythology is older.
What does still mean in Greek mythology?
there is no such thing in greek mythology.
