atrophy

AT-roh-fee

ˈætrəfi

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atrophy

Dictionary meaning

The partial or complete wasting away of a part of the body; a decrease in size of an organ or tissue due to degeneration of cells or reduced blood supply.

History and origin

Greek — a (without) + trophein (to nourish).

Common mispronunciations

AT-roh-fee (often mispronounced AT-roh-fy)AT-uh-fee

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