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atrophy

/ˈætɹəfi/ · 7 letters · 7 distinct letters

  1. noun

    a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse

  2. noun

    any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

  3. verb

    undergo atrophy

    Muscles that are not used will atrophy

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