1at·ro·phy 
/ˈætrəfi/ noun
/ˈætrəfi/ noun [noncount] medical : gradual loss of muscle or flesh usually because of disease or lack of use
▪ The doctor is concerned about possible atrophy of the shoulder muscles. — often used figuratively ▪ emotional/intellectual atrophy [=loss of emotional/intellectual strength]
▪ The doctor is concerned about possible atrophy of the shoulder muscles. — often used figuratively ▪ emotional/intellectual atrophy [=loss of emotional/intellectual strength]
