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Atrophy
ˈatrəfi
Atrophy definitions
verb
atrophies
atrophying
atrophied
atrophy
- (of body tissue or an organ) waste away, especially as a result of the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution
"the calf muscles will atrophy"
- gradually decline in effectiveness or vigour due to underuse or neglect
"the imagination can atrophy from lack of use"
peter out taper off tail off dwindle deteriorate decline wane fade fade away fade out give in give up give way crumble disintegrate collapse slump go downhill draw to a close subside