👉 Atrophy, in medicine and biology, refers to a reduction or loss of tissue, particularly muscle, due to an injury, disease, or other condition. It can be caused by various factors such as age, chronic inflammation, radiation therapy, or certain medications. During an atrophic response, the cells that normally make proteins are damaged or destroyed, leading to a decrease in protein synthesis and a reduction in overall tissue mass. This process is known as degenerative changes due to muscle weakness, loss of
