atrophy

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

to shrink; to degenerate; to reduce

Part of speech:

Verb

Forms: 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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