Atrophy
To waste away or deteriorate in function, typically of tissue or organs; to lose size, vigor, or strength.
verbAtrophy
To waste away or deteriorate in function, typically of tissue or organs; to lose size, vigor, or strength.
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Imagine This
Tom was sorry to see the trophies belonging to his grandparents wasting away and collecting dust in the attic.
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Sounds Like
AT-ruh-fee
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Looks Like
A trophy
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Remember This
In medical terms, atrophy refers to the shrinking or wasting away of tissue (such as muscle or brain tissue) due to disuse, aging, or disease.
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Other Forms
atrophynoun
atrophiesverb
atrophyingverb
atrophicadjective
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Connect With
Deteriorate, waste away, wither, degenerate, decline
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Note
Do not confuse with 'atrophy' used figuratively to mean a decline in efficiency; the word specifically refers to physical wasting away or degeneration of tissue.