atrophy

Words with a similar base: atrophy

'atrophy'

[atrophy.n.01] as in: a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse

'atrophy'

[atrophy.n.02] as in: any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

'atrophy'

[atrophy.v.01] as in: undergo atrophy

Examples:
Muscles that are not used will atrophy

Origins

					atrophy (English)
└── atrophie (French)
    └── atrophia (Latin)
        └── ἀτροφία (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
            └── ἄτροφος (Ancient Greek (to 1453))

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