what is meaning of atrophy?
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A decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse.
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Explanation:
1.
(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"
1.
(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"
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waste away
waste
become emaciated
wither
shrivel
shrivel up
shrink
become shrunken
dry up
decay
wilt
decline
deteriorate
degenerate
grow weak
weaken
become debilitated
become enfeebled
Opposite:
strengthen
2.
gradually decline in effectiveness or vigour due to underuse or neglect.
"the imagination can atrophy from lack of use"
hᎾᏢᎬ ᎥᏆ hᎬᏞᏢs mᎪᏒᏦ Ꭺs ᏆhᎬ bᏒᎪᎥᏁᏞᎥᎬsᏆ...
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