atrophy
1.
(
verb
) undergo atrophy; "Muscles that are not used will atrophy"
Related Words:
shrink
,
shrivel
,
shrivel up
,
wither
2.
(
noun
) any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
Synonyms:
withering
Related Words:
weakening
3.
(
noun
) a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
Synonyms:
wasting
,
wasting away
Related Words:
amyotrophia
,
amyotrophy
,
symptom
,
tabes
Terms and Conditions of Use / Copyright Notice