Atrophy

At·ro·phy

Atrophy

n.
  1. A wasting away from lack of nourishment; diminution in bulk or slow emaciation of the body or of any part.

Atrophy

v. t.

p. p. Atrophied

  1. To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.

Atrophy

v. i.
  1. To waste away; to dwindle.