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Atrophy
Pronunciation : At"ro*phy
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. atrophia, Gr. atrophie.]
Definition : Defn: A wasting away from want of nourishment; diminution in bulk or slow emaciation of the body or of any part. Milton.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : At"ro*phy
Part of Speech : v. t. [p. p. Atrophied.]
Definition : Defn: To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : At"ro*phy
Part of Speech : v. i.
Definition : Defn: To waste away; to dwindle.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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