Found 3 items, similar to atrophy.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: atrophy terhentinya pertumbuhan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: atrophy atrophy n 1: a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse [syn: wasting, wasting away] 2: any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) [syn: withering] v : undergo atrophy; “Muscles that are not used will atrophy” [also: atrophied]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Atrophy Atrophy \At"ro*phy\, n. [L. atrophia, Gr. ?; 'a priv. + ? to nourish: cf. F. atrophie.] A wasting away from lack of nourishment; diminution in bulk or slow emaciation of the body or of any part. --Milton. [1913 Webster] Atrophy \At"ro*phy\, v. t. [p. p. Atrophied.] To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken. [1913 Webster] Atrophy \At"ro*phy\, v. i. To waste away; to dwindle. [1913 Webster]