Definition(s)
- 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.
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Definition from: MeSH via Unified Medical Language System
at the National Library of Medicine
- 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.
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Definition from: Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary
by Merriam-Webster Inc.
See also Understanding Medical Terminology.