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atrophy

Definition:

(nou) a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse (nou) any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈætrəfi

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Males are infertile with atrophy in the testes.

Note slight muscular atrophy of the hands.

Testosterone usually causes atrophy of the endometrium.

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