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Is atrophy the same as muscle wasting?
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Yes: Atrophy means a decrease in bulk of which muscle waisting is a similar term when looking at muscle tissue. There are many reasons for why this can occur.
Answered 8/17/2012
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Yes: Atrophy means a decrease in bulk of which muscle wasting is a similar term when looking at muscle tissue. There are many reasons for why this can occur.
Answered 6/4/2016
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