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Plural of atrophy

regular plural

The plural of atrophy is atrophies.

Forms of atrophy

Singularatrophy /ˈæt.ɹə.fi/
Pluralatrophies
Countablecountable and uncountable

Atrophies in a sentence

  • Gross Anatomical — in the form of contractures, atonicities, hypertrophies, hyperplasms, atrophies, fatty infiltrations, tumors, etc.1940, Carter Harrison Downing, Simplified Spinal Technique, page 3. From the entry atonicity

Meaning of atrophy

  1. noun A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use.
  2. verb To wither or waste away.
  3. verb To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.

Full definition of atrophy

Questions about the plural of atrophy

What is the plural of atrophy?
The plural of atrophy is atrophies.
Is atrophy countable?
Atrophy is a countable and uncountable noun.

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