Australian English Meaning of atrophy
atrophy
Other Australian English words related to atrophy
- Crumble
- decline
- descend
- deteriorate
- worsen
- decay
- degenerate
- devolve
- diminish
- disintegrate
- ebb
- regress
- retrograde
- rot
- sag
- sink
- weaken
- Run to seed
- abate
- break up
- weaken
- decomposition
- degrade
- dilapidate
- downsize
- droop
- dwindle
- fall
- Go to the dogs
- lag
- languish
- less
- Lower
- moulder
- putrify
- recede
- reduce
- run-down
- slip
- sour
- spoil
- undermine
- wane
- wilt
- Go to seed
- waste (away)
Nearest Words of atrophy
Definitions and Meaning of atrophy in English
atrophy (n)
a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
atrophy (v)
undergo 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.
FAQs About the word atrophy
atrophy
a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse, any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use), undergo atrophyA wasting away from w
Crumble,decline,descend,deteriorate,worsen,decay,degenerate,devolve,diminish,disintegrate
ameliorate,better,improve,Develop,improve,enrich,fortify,heighten,Intensify,improve
atrophied => atrophied, atrophic arthritis => Atrophic arthritis, atrophic => atrophic, atrophedema => atrophedema, atropa belladonna => Deadly nightshade,
