Atrophy

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.

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Tree Number(s): C23.300.070

MeSH Unique ID: D001284

Entry Terms:

• Atrophies

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Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Pathological Conditions, Anatomical
Atrophy
Muscular Atrophy
Sarcopenia