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atrophy /ˈætrəfi/  

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  • noun
    [noncount] medical :gradual loss of muscle or flesh usually because of disease or lack of use
    The doctor is concerned about possible atrophy of the shoulder muscles. - often used figuratively
    emotional/intellectual atrophy [=loss of emotional/intellectual strength]
    verb
    -phies; -phied; -phying
    [no obj] medical :to become weak from lack of use :to suffer from atrophy
    Her muscles atrophied during her illness.
    After her surgery, she received therapy to keep the muscles from atrophying.