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atrophied

adjective

(of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use

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Word length
9
Starts with
A
Ends with
D
Contains
TR
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
C1

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adjective

  1. (of an organ or body part) diminished in size or strength as a result of disease or injury or lack of use

    “Partial paralysis resulted in an atrophied left arm”

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Partial paralysis resulted in an atrophied left arm

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