n. | 1. | A wasting away from lack of nourishment; diminution in bulk or slow emaciation of the body or of any part. |
v. t. | 1. | To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken. |
v. i. | 1. | To waste away; to dwindle. |
Noun | 1. | atrophy - a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse Synonyms: wasting away, wasting |
2. | atrophy - any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) Synonyms: withering | |
Verb | 1. | atrophy - undergo atrophy; "Muscles that are not used will atrophy" |