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Transneuronal atrophy

transneuronal atrophy --> transsynaptic degeneration

An atrophy of nerve cells following damage to the axons that make synaptic connection with them; noted especially in the lateral geniculate body.

Synonym: transneuronal atrophy, transsynaptic chromatolysis.


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