8 thought on “ Atrophy ”

1. Netaur says:

   24.02.2020 at 16:16

   Atrophy definition is - decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue; also: arrested development or loss of a part or organ incidental to the normal development or life of an animal or plant. How to use atrophy in a sentence. What Can atrophy?

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2. Vicage says:

   26.02.2020 at 10:16

   May 31,  · Muscle atrophy can occur due to poor nutrition, age, and genetics. Symptoms vary, and treatment may include physical therapy, functional electric stimulation, or .

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3. Dijinn says:

   01.03.2020 at 08:44

   Atrophy definition, a wasting away of the body or of an organ or part, as from defective nutrition or nerve damage. See more.

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4. Kigagami says:

   01.03.2020 at 06:23

   atrophy [at´ro-fe] 1. decrease in size of a normally developed organ or tissue; see also wasting. 2. to undergo or cause such a decrease. adj., adj atroph´ic. acute yellow atrophy massive hepatic necrosis. circumscribed cerebral atrophy pick's disease. disuse atrophy atrophy of a tissue or organ as a result of inactivity or diminished function. gyrate.

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5. Gubei says:

   28.02.2020 at 16:11

   Atrophy, decrease in size of a body part, cell, organ, or other tissue. Atrophy is a hallmark of conditions such as starvation, aging, and certain disease states. It also occurs normally in some cells and organs at certain life stages. Learn more about the types and physiological effects of atrophy.

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6. Mazushura says:

   04.03.2020 at 00:49

   Muscle atrophy is when muscles waste away. The main cause of muscle wasting is a lack of physical activity. This can happen when a disease or injury makes it difficult or impossible for you to Author: Ann Pietrangelo.

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7. Gajinn says:

   02.03.2020 at 07:17

   Aug 25,  · Pathologic atrophy is seen with aging, starvation, and diseases such as Cushing disease (because of taking too much medicines called corticosteroids). Neurogenic atrophy is the most severe type of muscle atrophy. It can be from an injury to, or disease of a nerve that connects to the muscle.

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8. Gusho says:

   27.02.2020 at 00:43

   May 25,  · Normal kidneys are about the size of a fist. An atrophic kidney is one that has shrunk to an abnormal size with abnormal function. This is also known as renal flamenafmichanli.wiethumtusolsdeavisutedesvehelpso.co: Ann Pietrangelo.

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