Atrophy | Mean of atrophy in English Dictionary
/ˈætrəfi/
- Noun
- gradual loss of muscle or flesh usually because of disease or lack of use
- The doctor is concerned about possible atrophy of the shoulder muscles.
- emotional/intellectual atrophy [=loss of emotional/intellectual strength]
- Verb
- to become weak from lack of use
- Her muscles atrophied during her illness.
- After her surgery, she received therapy to keep the muscles from atrophying.
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