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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

atrophies

/ætrəfaɪziːz/ verb · British & US
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What does atrophies mean?

verb

to waste away or shrink in size or amount, typically as a result of disuse or lack of nourishment.

Example

"The muscles in her arm began to atrophy after she broke her shoulder and was unable to move it for several months."

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