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atrophy

//ˈætrəfi//

Meaning

ক্ষয়, অবক্ষয় (শরীরের অঙ্গ বা টিস্যুর)

a wasting away or decrease in size of a body part or tissue, often due to lack of use or disease

Synonyms

wasting degeneration shrinking deterioration

Antonyms

growth hypertrophy development strengthening

Examples

"Without regular exercise, muscles can suffer from atrophy."

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