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atrophying
 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb atrophy has 1 sense
  1. atrophy - undergo atrophy; "Muscles that are not used will atrophy"
    --1 is one way to     shrivel, shrivel up, shrink, wither
    Derived forms: noun atrophy1, noun atrophy2
    Sample sentences:
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    Somebody's (body part) ----s

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Definition:

The term "atrophying" is the present participle form of the verb "atrophy." It refers to the process of wasting away or shrinking in size, typically due to lack of use, injury, or disease.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The muscles in his leg were atrophying after being immobilized for weeks.
  2. Due to the deteriorating condition, the house's once beautiful garden was atrophying.
  3. Regular exercise can help prevent the atrophying of muscles.
  4. As people age, certain cognitive abilities may start atrophying if not properly stimulated.

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