Published on Apr 9, 2020
Elixir Drops
Atrophy - Causes
Atrophy - Causes

Mnemonic to remember causes of Atrophy- DIPMED

D- Disuse (post trauma immobilization) 
I- Innervation loss 
P- Pressure 
M- Malnutrition (marasmus, cancer cachexia)
E- Endocrine stimulation loss
D- Diminished blood supply (senile atrophy)