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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

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

It is also associated with frailty, a higher risk of falls, and other health complications.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Singing in a delicate falsetto, his voice conveys some of the frailty of age, lending the song a powerful emotional punch.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

She opens the door, and it seems frailty has overcome her in the past weeks.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak




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