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==Atrophy==
 
==Atrophy==
 
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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:
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