Definition of atrophy

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Definition of atrophy

  • a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. wasting
    2. wasting away
  • any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. withering
  • undergo atrophy (verb)

    Examples

    1. Muscles that are not used will atrophy

See definition of atrophy in Merriam Webster