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ATROPHY Synonyms

There are 3 synonyms of the word atrophy. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word atrophy. (close relations)
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atrophiedatrophying

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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

Alternatives for WASTING

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