atrophy - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'atrophy' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Atrophy

[ n.]

- A wasting away from want of nourishment; diminution in bulk or slow emaciation of the body or of any part.

2 . Atrophy

[ v. i.]

- To waste away; to dwindle.

3 . Atrophy

[ v. t.]

- To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.

1 . atrophy

[ v]

Meaning (1):
- undergo atrophy

Example in sentence:

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Muscle atrophy
Muscle atrophy is a wasting disorder of muscle. It can be produced by a variety of causes...

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