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Atrophy
/ˈæ.tɹə.fi/
A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use.
📖 Definitions of "Atrophy"
noun
- 1
A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use.
verb
- 1
To wither or waste away.
- 2
To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.
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