English to English
atrophy
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noun (n)
- a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse(noun.state)source: wordnet30
- any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)(noun.event)source: wordnet30
- A wasting away from want of nourishment; diminution in bulk or slow emaciation of the body or of any part.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- undergo atrophy(verb.body)Example:
Muscles that are not used will atrophy.
source: wordnet30 - To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.(verb)source: webster1913
- To waste away; to dwindle.(verb)source: webster1913
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