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It means a loss of neurons and the connections between them in the brain. Atrophy means loss of cells

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Diffuse cortical atrophy is degeneration of brain cells that can be caused by genetics, an injury, or age-related. A disease like Alzheimer's can present symptoms of cortical atrophy.

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Mild, generalised shrinkage.
There is some shrinking (atrophy) throughout (diffuse) the organ being studied and it is not severe (mild).

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Diffuse means all over the brain. Atrophy means a shrinking. So the terminology means that the brain is shrinking all over. It is often seen in dementia.

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