Search Result:atrophy
KK Pronunciation
〔 ˋætrәfI 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˋˊætrәfi 〕
Overview of noun atrophy
The noun atrophy has 2 senses
- atrophy, wasting, wasting away -- (a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse)
- atrophy, withering -- (any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use))
Overview of verb atrophy
The verb atrophy has 1 sense
- atrophy -- (undergo atrophy; "Muscles that are not used will atrophy")