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atrophy

/əˈtrɒfɪ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does atrophy mean?

noun, verb

The process or state of becoming weaker or lessened in size, strength, or degree; a wasting away of a part of the body, especially due to disease or disuse.

Example

"The athlete's muscles began to atrophy after a long period of inactivity."

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