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atrophy
noun as in wasting away, disintegration
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A Record Price: The gene therapy Zolgensma helped children born with a fatal disease, spinal muscular atrophy, grow up to run and play.
From Salon
Another problem is atrophy of the lower extremities, including weakness in the arch muscle of the foot.
From Los Angeles Times
Those muscles atrophied, leaving a huge opportunity for someone like Matt.
From Los Angeles Times
Prolonged inactivity can then lead to muscle atrophy and other problems.
From Los Angeles Times
For example, the decrease of muscle mass and function, leading to weakness and atrophy.
From Science Daily
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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