English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Result for Atrophy

Atrophy (n.)

A wasting away from want of nourishment; diminution in bulk or slow emaciation of the body or of any part.

Atrophy (v. t.)

To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.

Atrophy (v. i.)

To waste away; to dwindle.