Word: atrophy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: at
ro
phy
Definition: A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use.
Morphemes:
Affix: atrophy
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἀ-
Language: grc
Decoded: a-
Meaning: not
Affix: τρέφω
Language: grc
Decoded: trepho
Meaning: to maintain, support
Affix: -η
Language: grc
Decoded: -e
Meaning: o-grade