noun Download 🔗Share A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use. Examples : "The atrophy of his muscles after months of bed rest made it difficult to walk normally. " medicine physiology body disease organ anatomy condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To wither or waste away. Examples : "After several months without regular exercise, the athlete's muscles began to atrophy. " medicine physiology anatomy body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken. Examples : "If you don't use your muscles regularly, they will atrophy. " medicine physiology anatomy biology disease body Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading