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frailty

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


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Low intake can contribute to sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, increasing the risk of falls, frailty and loss of independence.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Male mice with increased TTP levels showed significantly lower frailty scores than untreated mice.

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

Sale's defensive frailty was exposed once again with Malins breaking through the home defensive line with ease before the ball went through the hands allowing the Caluori to dot down for his first.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The memory of running, climbing, even dancing, was alive and throbbing within her, but frailty made her hobble and limp.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry




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