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I . atrophy [ˈætrəfi] N no pl

atrophy

zanik m

atrophy

atrofia f

II . atrophy [ˈætrəfi] VB intr

atrophy

zanikać [perf zaniknąć]

atrophy

ulegać [perf ulec] atrofii

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Because it has less blood to pump, the heart will atrophy. en.wikipedia.org

A large loss of large alpha motor neurons, medium gamma motor neurons, and small neurons was recorded in cases of muscular atrophy. en.wikipedia.org

Incidence decreases with age, with adenoiditis being rare in children over 15 years due to physiological atrophy of the adenoid tissue. en.wikipedia.org

Other findings include chorioretinal scars, and optic atrophy. en.wikipedia.org

Atrophy (wasting away) of the stomach weakens the perception of hunger, since the perception is controlled by the percentage of the stomach that is empty. en.wikipedia.org

Associated atrophy of soft tissue near the site of infection and shortening of the affected bone. en.wikipedia.org

Upon neurological examination, the patient showed muscle atrophy, fasciculation in all limbs and decreased deep tendon reflexes. en.wikipedia.org

Other syndromes or conditions which can induce skeletal muscle atrophy are congestive heart failure and liver disease. en.wikipedia.org

Legally blind due to optic nerve atrophy, he was capable of rudimentary perception of contrast in bright light. en.wikipedia.org

Chronic inflammation can cause areas of the mucosa to atrophy and this is why some studies refer to this condition as secondary atrophic rhinitis. en.wikipedia.org

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