Atrophy (Noun) – Decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue

(Pronounced a-truh-fee)

To remember the definition of the word atrophy, use the following mnemonic:

I once won a trophy (atrophy) for bodybuilding, but now my muscles are wasting away.

Examples of atrophy (noun) in a sentence

He suffered from atrophy after his surgery.

This disease puts the muscles into atrophy and can be detrimental if not treated.

Since the gyms are closed I feel like my muscles are going into atrophy.