GRE vocabulary: atrophy
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.