‖n. [ NL., fr. Gr. 'a priv. + &unr_; a circle. ] (Zool.) A kind of chætopod larva in which no circles of cilia are developed. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. atrophia, Gr. &unr_;; 'a priv. + &unr_; to nourish: cf. F. atrophie. ] A wasting away from lack of nourishment; diminution in bulk or slow emaciation of the body or of any part. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ p. p. Atrophied ] To cause to waste away or become abortive; to starve or weaken. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To waste away; to dwindle. [ 1913 Webster ]