a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
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RE: heroica puebla de zaragoza
Heroica Puebla de Zaragoza is the formal name of the city known commonly as Puebla, which is located in central Mexico. It is the capital city of the state of Puebla, known for its historic architecture, food culture and traditional pottery. The title Heroica was bestowed upon the city in honor of a battle against the French in 1862, commonly referred to as the Battle of Puebla, that took place in the city and resulted in a Mexican victory. Zaragoza refers to Ignacio Zaragoza, the Mexican general who led the successful defense in that battle.
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RE: commodore perry
Commodore Perry refers to Matthew Calbraith Perry, a U.S. naval officer who is best known for leading two expeditions to Japan in the 1850s. These expeditions resulted in the 1854 Convention of Kanagawa, which opened Japanese ports to trade with the United States and ended Japans policy of isolation, marking a significant moment in Japanese history. Perrys role in navigating the U.Ss foreign diplomacy made him an important figure in 19th-century American history.