Wasting away or deterioration of muscle is called _______

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jenna1

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on: Apr 1, 2019

Wasting away or deterioration of muscle is called ________.

◦ hypertrophy
◦ ankylosis
◦ atrophy
◦ myositis

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Chelseyj.hasty

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Reply #1 on: Apr 1, 2019

atrophy

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jenna1

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Reply #2 on: Apr 1, 2019

Thanks

Chelseyj.hasty

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Reply #3 on: Apr 1, 2019

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