Muscle atrophy

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What is Muscle atrophy?

Muscle atrophy refers to the wasting or loss of muscle tissue resulting from disease or lack of use.

Alternative Names:

Muscle wasting; Wasting; Atrophy of the muscles

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Muscle Atrophy - the original shrinking violet!


by sharon1630, Oct 22, 2009 05:10PM
Great. Now the muscles are beginning to shrink away, leaving me weaker than before. ...