noun🔗ShareA reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use."The atrophy of his muscles after months of bed rest made it difficult to walk normally. "medicinephysiologybodydiseaseorgananatomyconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo wither or waste away."After several months without regular exercise, the athlete's muscles began to atrophy. "medicinephysiologyanatomybodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken."If you don't use your muscles regularly, they will atrophy. "medicinephysiologyanatomybiologydiseasebodyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
