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Atrophy

The wasting away of a tissue or organ (usually a muscle). This may be caused an inadequate nutritional supply, a period of disuse or immobility, or diseases that affect the muscles and nerves.

Atrophic Gastritis      Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD)



 
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