1 a wasting away of the body, as from poor nutrition, nerve damage, or disuse. 2  to undergo atrophy; wither; degenerate:His crippled leg began to atrophy with no exercise. 3  to become weakened; decline:Industry atrophied in bad economic times.
Voice Amplifiers / Long Range Listening Devices. Listening devices can be utilized for a variety of purposes including listening through a wall, listening from a distance or enjoying your favorite animals in the wild. More complex systems contain an audio transmitter and receiver.
There are a number of devices that can assist hearing in a variety of settings. Large area listening systems are the most popular of all hearing enhancement devices, and are used in theaters, movie houses, auditoriums and houses of worship. There are three basic types: FM radio, infra-red (IR) light and a looped wire around the room, called an induction loop.