Tissue Breakdown

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Tissue Breakdown Definition

A process caused by injury or disease or aging and characterized by a partial/complete disruption of tissue. The disruption may be temporary or permanent and may be associated with either (1) impairment or (2) loss of function of the affected organ(s) or system(s).

Tissue Breakdown Synonyms

Tissue Breakdown, TISSUE BREAKDOWN

Terms in Tissue Breakdown category

Erosion