atrophy, n.
(atrophies)
freq. cnt. 4
(atrophies)
freq. cnt. 4
a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
atrophy wasting wasting away
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
<noun.event>
atrophy withering