Synonyms for Atrophy

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Definition

Atrophy means to waste away or decline due to lack of use or nourishment.

Synonyms & similar words

withering wasting wastingaway decay deterioration degeneration wasting shrinking weakening fading diminishing waning dwindling failing sinking slipping subsiding waning wilting emaciation consumption debilitation enfeeblement

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