👉 Atrophied is a medical term that describes a cell's size or function being reduced to a point where it can no longer perform its normal functions. This process can occur in various tissues, including muscle and bone tissue. In the context of diseases such as cancer, atrophy can be a sign of an underlying condition like cancer that has spread to other organs. Atrophied cells are often associated with poor prognosis due to their reduced ability to regenerate or repair damaged tissue.
