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Atrophy : (noun)
1: a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
[syn: wasting, wasting away]
2: any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of
use) [syn: withering]
(verb)
1: undergo atrophy; "Muscles that are not used will atrophy"
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Atrophy : \At"ro*phy\, n. [L. atrophia, Gr. ?; 'a priv. _ ? to
nourish: cf. F. atrophie.]
A wasting away from want of nourishment; diminution in bulk
or slow emaciation of the body or of any part. --Milton.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Atrophy : \At"ro*phy\, v. t. [p. p. Atrophied.]
To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or
weaken.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Atrophy : \At"ro*phy\, v. i.
To waste away; to dwindle.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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Atrophy : Atrophy: Wasting away or diminution. Muscle atrophy is wasting of muscle, decrease in muscle mass.
A nerve can also show atrophy. For example, atrophy of the optic nerve diminishes vision.
Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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