Definition of Atrophy
Noun: atrophy at-ru-fee
- A decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
- wasting, wasting away
- Any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
- withering
- Undergo atrophy
"Muscles that are not used will atrophy"
See also:
atrophies
atrophying
Anagrams containing the word atrophy