What is the meaning of atrophied?

verb

  • Undergo atrophy.
    • usage: "Muscles that are not used will atrophy"

adjective

  • Of an organ or body part. ( diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use)
    • usage: "partial paralysis resulted in an atrophied left arm"
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