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Medical Terms - Atrophy
Atrophy is the reduction in size or quantity of cells, leading to the shrinkage or degeneration of a tissue or organ. The etiology may be physiological, evident in atrophy of the ovary, brain, and skin, or pathological, as observed in atrophy frequently linked to neurological illnesses or abnormalities of the spleen, liver, and thyroid. This symptom is typically identified through inspection and palpation methods.
Atrophy is the reduction in size or quantity of cells, leading to the shrinkage or degeneration of a tissue or organ. The etiology may be physiological, evident in atrophy of the ovary, brain, and skin, or pathological, as observed in atrophy frequently linked to neurological illnesses or abnormalities of the spleen, liver, and thyroid. This symptom is typically identified through inspection and palpation methods.
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