Atrophy

Definition of atrophy:

Shrinkage in the size of the cell(parenchyma cell) by the loss of cell substance. When a sufficient number of cells are involved, the entire tissue or organ(A well developed organ) diminishes in size, becoming atrophic.

Explanation of atrophy:

Let’s see the atrophy.
Conception: Shrinkage in the size of the cell by loss of cell substance. When a sufficient number of cells are involved, the entire tissue or organ diminishes in size, becoming atrophic.

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