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Detailed Synonyms for atrophy in English

atrophy:

atrophy

  1. atrophy

atrophy [the ~] noun

  1. the atrophy
    – any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) 1
    the withering; the atrophy
    – any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) 1
  2. the atrophy
    – a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse 1
    the atrophy; the wasting; the wasting away
    – a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse 1

atrophy verb

  1. atrophy
    – undergo atrophy 1
    atrophy
    – undergo atrophy 1
    • atrophy verb
      • Muscles that are not used will atrophy1

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Related Definitions for "atrophy":

  1. any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)1
  2. a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse1
  3. undergo atrophy1
    • Muscles that are not used will atrophy1