Atrophy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-002373",
  "term": "Atrophy",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. Any weakening or degeneration, especially through lack of use.\n\n2. A wasting or decrease in size of a tissue or organ because of a reduction in the size or number of its cells. Atrophy may result from cellular death, reduced cellular division, pressure, ischemia, malnutrition, decreased activity or hormonal changes.",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus",
    "NOAA Coral Reef Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/atrophy/"
}