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Term:
skeletal muscle fiber atrophy (MP:0009413)
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decreased skeletal muscle fiber diameter  
facial muscle atrophy  
skeletal muscle fiber atrophy  
acquired diminution of the size of skeletal muscle fibers associated with wasting as from death and reabsorption of cells, diminished cellular proliferation, decreased cellular volume, pressure, ischemia, malnutrition, reduced function or malfunction, or hormonal changes; occurs with age, immobilization, weightlessness, malnutrition or denervation

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Definition Sources: MGI:csmith

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