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Weaken From Disuse Crossword Clue

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199%7Exact Match!
226%8 Left in a state of disuse
326%9 Condition of disuse and decay

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We think the answer is "ATROPHY" which means:

    noun
  • • A decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
  • • Any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
  • verb
  • • Undergo atrophy

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The patient experienced muscle atrophy after being bedridden for several weeks."
  • • "Prolonged disuse can lead to bone atrophy and weakness."

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