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atrophy
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As a noun, atrophy means a reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use. As a verb, it means wither or waste away.
Meanings of atrophy
5 meaningsnoun
pathologyA reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use.
Any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
Similar: withering
verb
To wither or waste away.
To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.
Undergo atrophybody
“Muscles that are not used will atrophy”
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