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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.

* 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: