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atrophyIn medicine, a diminution in size and function, or output, of a body tissue or organ. It is usually due to nutritional impairment, disease, or disuse (muscle). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Bilateral linear scleroderma 'en coup de sabre' associated with facial atrophy and neurological complications. Initially thought to be Cushing's disease, it is unclear whether it is related to HIV infection, since many patients showed facial atrophy before highly activated antiretroviral drugs became available, Dr. Forms of congenital facial disfigurements include: facial atrophy (e. |
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