atrophy
n//ˈæt.ɹə.fi//atrofi, atrofiera
(pathology) A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use. [from early 17th c.]
(intransitive) To wither or waste away. [from early 18th c.]
(transitive) To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken.