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frailty

[freyl-tee, frey-uhl-] / ˈfreɪl ti, ˈfreɪ əl- /


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"In the United States, the prevalence of frailty in the non-nursing home population ages 65 and older is about 15%," Kirkwood says.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

The loss of lean tissue is similar to weight loss from dieting, but the magnitude over a short period can lead to frailty, instability and lack of coordination, doctors and researchers say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Group winners Belgium exposed that frailty, scoring eight goals during their two victories over Wales.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

What emerges is a flawless depiction of human frailty and endurance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Even when he fought, Redemption fought for the beauty of what his body could do, for the frailty of being human, the power and vulnerability tangled up in being flesh.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi




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