About The Medical Condition Disuse Atrophy

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Disuse Atrophy

Disuse Atrophy Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Disuse Atrophy Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Disuse Atrophy?

Disorders characterized by an abnormal reduction in muscle volume due to a decrease in the size or number of muscle fibers. Atrophy may result from diseases intrinsic to muscle tissue (e.g., MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY) or secondary to PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES that impair innervation to muscle tissue (e.g., MUSCULAR ATROPHY, SPINAL).

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