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atrophy

/ˈætrəfi/ American
  • n. 萎缩
Definition
  • n. the gradual weakening and wasting away of a body part
Example
Muscles atrophy quickly if you stay in bed too long.
如果长期卧床,肌肉会很快萎缩。