atrophy

/ˈæ.tɹə.fi/

noun

  1. 1

    A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use.

verb

  1. 1

    To wither or waste away.

  2. 2

    To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.

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