Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Atrophies.
Atrophies - as a noun
A decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wastingwasting awayHypernyms (Closely Related)
symptomHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Atrophies - as a verb
Undergo atrophy
Example: "Muscles that are not used will atrophy"
Example Sentences
"The doctor explained that the patient's organ atrophies were irreversible."
"She had experienced bone atrophies from years of malnutrition."
"The medication was known to cause muscle atrophies in some patients."
Word Game Points
Is ATROPHIES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, atrophies is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ATROPHIES has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is ATROPHIES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, atrophies is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordATROPHIES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is ATROPHIES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, atrophies is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordATROPHIES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
