What is atrophy?

Atrophy is the fading away of a component of the body, either partially or completely.

What are the causes of atrophy?

• inadequate nutrition
• circulation problems
• a decrease in hormonal support
• a lack of nerve supply to the target organ(s) and a high rate of cell death
• inadequate physical activity

What are the signs and symptoms of atrophy?

• cellular degeneration
• aging