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Synonyms for atrophied

Verb

1. atrophy, shrivel, shrivel up, shrink, wither
usage: undergo atrophy; "Muscles that are not used will atrophy"

Adjective

1. atrophied (vs. hypertrophied), wasted, diminished
usage: (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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