Atrophy \At"ro*phy\, n. [L. atrophia, Gr. ?; 'a priv. + ? to nourish: cf. F. atrophie.]

A wasting away from want of nourishment; diminution in bulk or slow emaciation of the body or of any part. --Milton.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Atrophy \At"ro*phy\, v. t. [p. p. Atrophied.]

To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Atrophy \At"ro*phy\, v. i. To waste away; to dwindle.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)