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Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'atrophy'

1. (noun) atrophy, wasting, wasting away
a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
Synonyms: cachexia, withering, wasting, cachexy, wasting away, atrophy

2. (verb) atrophy, withering
any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
Synonyms: atrophy, withering, wasting, wasting away

3. (verb) atrophy
undergo atrophy

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