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Atrophy is the process when a part of the body, or something else, becomes weak or wastes away because it is not used or because of disease.

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If you do not use your leg for a long time, the muscles may atrophy.

The patient's arm showed signs of atrophy after being in a cast.

Without practice, language skills can atrophy over time.

During extended bed rest, the body can easily atrophy from lack of movement.