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Atrophy: Definition

Atrophy (also described as atrophic) means the shrinking or loss of tissue in an organ or body part. It describes how tissue appears under the microscope rather than providing a specific diagnosis. Atrophy itself is a benign (noncancerous) change. What it means for you depends on which tissue is affected and what is causing it. …
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Atrophic: Definition

“Atrophic” describes tissue or an organ that has become smaller or thinner because its cells have shrunk or decreased in number. It is the adjective form of atrophy and means the same thing: when a pathologist calls a tissue atrophic, they are saying the tissue shows atrophy. This is a benign (noncancerous) change that describes …
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