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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for Atrophy
  1. Vaginal atrophy (image) 
    Vaginal atrophy is caused by a drop in estrogen levels. This most often occurs during menopause. In normal conditions, ... its lining is ridged and lubricated. In vaginal atrophy, the vagina wall shrinks, and its lining becomes ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19925.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Muscular atrophy (image) 
    Muscular atrophy is the decrease in size and wasting of muscle tissue. Muscles that lose their nerve supply can atrophy and simply waste away.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9680.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Changes in kidney with age (image) 
    The kidney atrophies and is not as productive with age.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8674.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Changes in lung tissue with age (image) 
    Lung tissue atrophies and is not as efficient with age.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8676.htm - Medical Encyclopedia