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atrophy

noun/verb

/ˈætrəfi/

Meaning

a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use

Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.

muscle atrophy

decline, degeneration, weakening, deterioration

growth, development, strengthening

muscle atrophy, brain atrophy, atrophy due to inactivity

A person trained to design, build, or maintain engines, machines, or structures; to skillfully arran...

a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a g...

A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.

The solid part of the earth's surface; to come down to the ground.

To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.

a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope