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Atrophy

Medical Definition: Decrease in the size of a cell, tissue, organ, or multiple organs, associated with a variety of pathological conditions such as abnormal cellular changes, ischemia, malnutrition, or hormonal changes.
Guide Notes: NIM; coord with organ/pathol (IM)

Atrophy Medical Definitions and Terms

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