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atrophy |
4 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: 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. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Atrophy \At"ro*phy\, v. t. [p. p. {Atrophied}.] To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Atrophy \At"ro*phy\, v. i. To waste away to dwindle. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: atrophy n 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}] v : undergo atrophy; "Muscles that are not used will atrophy"
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