decondition

verb

decondition

verb

UK /diːkənˈdɪʃən/

Etymology From de- + condition.

1

To adapt to a less demanding environment than that to which one was previously conditioned.

  • Deconditioning due to decreased physical effort results in muscle loss, including heart muscles.
Related terms
atrophy

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