atrophy

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Synonyms: trophy, -trophy, strophy

Antonyms: trophy, -trophy, strophy

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|pathology}} A [[reduction]] in the [[functionality]] of an [[organ]] caused by [[disease]], [[injury]] or [[lack]] of [[use]]. {{defdate|from early 17th c.}}

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[wither]] or [[waste]] [[away]]. {{defdate|from early 18th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.

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