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atrophy medical definition
noun
A wasting or decrease in the size of an organ or tissue, as from death and reabsorption of cells, diminished cellular proliferation, pressure, ischemia, malnutrition, decreased function, or hormonal changes. Also called atrophia.
verb To undergo atrophy.
Related Forms:
- atrophic adjective
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