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==Atrophy==
==Atrophy==
Atrophy is a decrease in the size of the cells and organ, occurring after the organ has reached normal size.
===Appearance===
===Appearance===
* Atrophic tissues and organs appear smaller and perhaps paler than usual.
* Atrophic tissues and organs appear smaller and perhaps paler than usual.
* Microscopy of atrophic tissue shows:
* Microscopy of atrophic tissue shows: