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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. pathological processes and conditions
  3. atrophy

Preferred term

atrophy

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/734

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