atrophy
Definition of abbreviation (noun) -
to shrink; to degenerate; to reducePart of speech:
VerbForms: atrophied; atrophied; atrophying
Example sentences with this word:
The atrophy of the muscles was due to the injury.
A few months after he lost his ability to walk, his legs began to atrophy.
Muscles atrophy if they are not used.
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