atrophy

atrophy has 6 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 7.

Definitions

• n.. A wasting away from want of nourishment; diminution in bulk or slow emaciation of the body or of any part.
• v. t.. To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.
• v. i.. To waste away; to dwindle.
• n.. any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
• n.. a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
• v.. undergo atrophy; "Muscles that are not used will atrophy"