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relating to or characterized by atrophy; "atrophic arthritis"
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| atrophic arthritis |
rheumatoid arthritis: a chronic autoimmune disease with inflammation of the joints and marked deformities; something (possibly a virus) triggers an attack on the synovium by the immune system, which releases cytokines that stimulate an inflammatory reaction that can lead to the destruction of all components of the joint
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| atrophic cirrhosis |
cirrhosis in which the liver is decreased in size; it may be seen in the alcoholic, but is more common in posthepatitic or postnecrotic cirrhosis.
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| atrophic candidiasis |
a type of oral c. (thrush) marked by erythematous, pebbled patches on the hard or soft palate, buccal mucosa, and dorsal surface of the tongue, a complication of numerous different conditions such as vitamin deficiency, diabetes mellitus, or poorly-fitting dentures. There are acute forms and a chronic form called denture stomatitis.
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| atrophic fracture |
a spontaneous fracture resulting from atrophy of the bone.
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