What is another word for Atrophies?

Pronunciation: [ˈatɹəfɪz] (IPA)

Atrophies can be described using several synonyms such as weakening, wasting away, declining, or deteriorating. These words all imply a loss of strength or function. Other related synonyms include degeneration, decay, or degradation. These words suggest a process of deterioration that may be progressive or gradual. Conversely, terms like growth, development, or recovery represent the opposite of atrophy. Whether it's physical or mental decline, using synonyms can help to convey the specific type and severity of atrophy being discussed. Ultimately, the choice of word depends on the context and purpose of the communication.

What are the hypernyms for Atrophies?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Atrophies

He knew that illness of a certain type Atrophies the memory and the affections, while leaving unaffected the mind and a certain fierce instinct of self-preservation.
"Jane Oglander"
Marie Belloc Lowndes
For just as the thymus involutes at the second year, the pineal Atrophies before the onset of adolescence.
"The Glands Regulating Personality"
Louis Berman, M.D.
No Atrophies or hypertrophies noted.
"Studies in Forensic Psychiatry"
Bernard Glueck

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