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   Frail·ty

   /ˈfrā(ə)ltē/

   

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   • 1. the condition of being weak and delicate: "the increasing frailty of old age" Similar infirmityinfirmnessweaknessweaklinessfeeblenessenfeeblementdebilityincapacityimpairmentindispositionfragilitydelicacyslightnesspuninessillnesssicknesssicklinessill healthdecrepitudedodderinessshakinessinformal:weedinessOpposite strengthhealthiness
   • ▪ weakness in character or morals: "all drama begins with human frailty" Similar weaknesssusceptibilityimpressionabilityvulnerabilityfallibilityfoibleweak pointflawblemishimperfectiondefectfailingfaultshortcomingdeficiencyinadequacylimitationinformal:hang-upchink in one's armorOpposite strength

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘weakness in morals’): from Old French frailete, from Latin fragilitas, from fragilis (see fragile).

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   What does frailty mean?

   • Frailty is a clinical state that is associated with an increased risk of falls, harm events, institutionalisation, care needs and disability/death. However, while it is generally accepted that frailty exists, it remains difficult to define as it manifests differently in each individual. A working definition of frailty is as follows:

   Introduction to Frailty - Physiopedia

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   What is 'frailty' & how does it affect a person?

   • “Frailty is a clinical state in which there is an increase in an individual’s vulnerability for developing increased dependency and/or mortality when exposed to a stressor.” There are two key concepts that can be taken from these definitions:

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   What is frailty in aging?

   • Frailty is theoretically defined as a clinically recognizable state of increased vulnerability resulting from aging-associated decline in reserve and function across multiple physiologic systems such that the ability to cope with everyday or acute stressors is comprised.

   The Frailty Syndrome: Definition and Natural History - PMC

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   What is frailty etiology & natural history?

   • Frailty is a common clinical syndrome in older adults that carries an increased risk for poor health outcomes including falls, incident disability, hospitalization, and mortality ( 1 - 5 ). Elucidating its etiology and natural history is therefore critical for identifying high risk subsets and new arenas for frailty prevention and treatment.

   The Frailty Syndrome: Definition and Natural History - PMC

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3. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesThe Frailty Syndrome: Definition and Natural History - PMC

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   Definition of Frailty. Frailty is theoretically defined as a clinically recognizable state of increased vulnerability resulting from aging-associated decline in reserve and function across multiple physiologic systems such that the ability to cope with everyday or acute stressors is comprised.

   • Author: Qian Li Xue
   • DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2010.08.009

   • Publish Year: 2011
   • Published: 2011/02

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › frailtyFRAILTY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   weakness and lack of health or strength: Though ill for most of her life, physical frailty never stopped her from working. Synonyms. debility formal. infirmity formal. weakness. [ C or U ] moral weakness: Most of the characters in the novel exhibit those common human frailties - ignorance and greed.

5. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › 31894541Frailty: What Is It? - PubMed

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   Frailty is a clinical condition characterized by an excessive vulnerability of the individual to endogenous and exogenous stressors. This status generates a high risk of developing negative health-related events.

   • Author: Marco Proietti, Matteo Cesari

   • Publish Year: 2020

6. www.physio-pedia.com › Introduction_to_FrailtyIntroduction to Frailty - Physiopedia

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   “Frailty is a clinical state in which there is an increase in an individual’s vulnerability for developing increased dependency and/or mortality when exposed to a stressor.” [5] There are two key concepts that can be taken from these definitions: [1] Frailty is separate from, but related to ageing.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › frailtyFrailty Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Frailty definition, the quality or state of being frail. See more.

8. www.thelancet.com › journals › lancetFrailty: implications for clinical practice and public health

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   The course of frailty is characterised by a decline in functioning across multiple physiological systems, accompanied by an increased vulnerability to stressors. Having frailty places a person at increased risk of adverse outcomes, including falls, hospitalisation, and mortality.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › frailtyFrailty - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of frailty. noun. the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age) synonyms: debility, feebleness, frailness, infirmity, valetudinarianism. see more. noun. moral weakness. synonyms: vice. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Frailty."