atrophy
/ˈæt.ɹə.fi/ noun C2- A reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease, injury or lack of use.
Plural atrophies
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Contemporary neurobiological research suggests that our increasing reliance on digital navigation may be precipitating a subtle form of cognitive atrophy.
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