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atrophy

/'/&/tr/@/f/i/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse

    noun.state

    Synonyms wasting wasting away

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

    noun.event

    Synonyms withering

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A wasting away from want of nourishment; diminution in bulk or slow emaciation of the body or of any part.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. undergo atrophy

    verb.body

    Examples
    Muscles that are not used will atrophy.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  3. To waste away; to dwindle.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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