Atrophy

Förtvining

Svensk definition

Minskning eller degenerering av vävnad av olika orsaker.

Engelsk definition

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.

Svenska synonymer

Atrofi

Engelska synonymer

Atrophies