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atrophy

/ atrophy /

noun/verb

noun Sense 1

any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

Type of:

weakening

Derived:

fade wither

noun Sense 2

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

Type of:

symptom

Kinds of:

amyotrophia amyotrophy tabes kraurosis

verb Sense 3

undergo atrophy

"Muscles that are not used will atrophy"

Type of:

shrivel shrivel up shrink

Derived:

wasting wasting away withering

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