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Muscle Atrophy
Definition 1
The loss of muscle tissue due to inactivity or disease. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A weakening, shrinking, and loss of muscle caused by disease or lack of use. Muscle wasting decreases strength and the ability to move. (NCI Dictionary)
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