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atrophy English

Meaning atrophy meaning

What does atrophy mean?
Definitions in simple English

atrophy

If a part of your body atrophies, it gets smaller and weaker. Her calf muscles began to atrophy when she started using the wheelchair.

atrophy

Atrophy is the process of part of your body getting smaller and weaker.

atrophy

a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse undergo atrophy Muscles that are not used will atrophy any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

Synonyms atrophy synonyms

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Conjugation atrophy conjugation

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atrophy · verb

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