ATROPHY Synonyms
There are 3 synonyms of the word
atrophy.
(exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word atrophy. (close relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word atrophy. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ATROPHY
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wasting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease • a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse | ||||||||
withering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) adjective satellite • wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction • making light of | ||||||||
wasting away | verbv | |||||||
noun • a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse |
Best Hypernyms For ATROPHY
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
atrophy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
decline
degeneration
deterioration
shrink
shrivel
symptom
wasting
weakening
wither
Phrases (1)
shrivel up