Shrink

What does "Shrink" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

In a medical context, "shrink" refers to the process where something, such as a tumor or other abnormal growth, decreases in size. This term is often used to describe the positive effect of a treatment on a disease, such as cancer, where the goal is to reduce the size of the harmful growths. It's a way of saying that the abnormal growths are getting smaller.

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