Definitions For Atrophy

noun

  • Any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
  • A decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
  • Gradual loss of muscle or flesh usually because of disease or lack of use

verb

  • Undergo atrophy

Is Atrophies a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
14
Words with Friends
14

The word Atrophy is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Atrophy in a Sentence

  • The doctor is concerned about possible atrophy of the shoulder muscles.

Synonyms for Atrophy

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