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atrophy

British pronunciation/ˈætɹəfi/
American pronunciation/ˈætɹəfi/
Atrophy
[NOUN]
1

a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse

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2

any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

synonyms : withering
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to atrophy
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

undergo atrophy

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Examples
1. Grey matter atrophy.
2. Our eyes had atrophied our brains.
3. Your body can atrophy.
4. Your social skills have atrophied.
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