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atrophy
A wasting or decrease in size of a tissue or organ because of a reduction in the size or number of its cells. Atrophy may result from cellular death, reduced cellular division, pressure, ischemia, malnutrition, decreased activity or hormonal changes.
- Jenis Kata: noun
- Industri / Domain: Lingkungan alamiah
- Kategori: Terumbu karang
- Organization: NOAA
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