Definitions for atrophy
Princeton's WordNet
atrophy, wasting, wasting away(noun)
a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
atrophy, withering(verb)
any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
atrophy(verb)
undergo atrophy
"Muscles that are not used will atrophy"
Wiktionary
atrophy(Noun)
A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use.
atrophy(Verb)
To wither or waste away.
Webster Dictionary
Atrophy(noun)
a wasting away from want of nourishment; diminution in bulk or slow emaciation of the body or of any part
Atrophy(verb)
to cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken
Atrophy(verb)
to waste away; to dwindle
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Atrophy
Decrease in the size of a cell, tissue, organ, or multiple organs, associated with a variety of pathological conditions such as abnormal cellular changes, ischemia, malnutrition, or hormonal changes.
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