Muscular Atrophy
Muscular atrophy is the decrease in size and wasting of muscle tissue. Muscles that lose their nerve supply can atrophy and simply waste away.
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Review Date : 12/6/2001
Reviewed By : A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team
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