Which of the following is a term used to describe a decrease in the size of cells within a tissue or organ that ultimately results in reduction in the overall size of the tissue or organ?
a) atrophy
b) hyperplasia
c) hypertrophy
d) adhesion
e) anorexia
Answer: a
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