Definition of atrophy (verb) - to shrink; to degenerate; to reduce

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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