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Definition atrophy in American English

atrophy verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb
/ˈætrəfi/
1

if an organization or practice atrophies or is atrophied, it becomes weaker and less effective

Synonyms and related words
go tits-up fail founder
2

if a part of your body atrophies or is atrophied, it becomes weaker or smaller because you are not using it or because blood is not reaching it

Synonyms and related words
suffer get contract
Definition atrophy in American English