- sarcopenia
- sar·co·pe·nia (sahr″ko-peґne-ə) [sarco- + -penia] age-related reduction in skeletal muscle mass in the elderly.
Medical dictionary. 2011.
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Sarcopenia — (from the Greek meaning poverty of flesh ) is the degenerative loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength associated with senescence. Sarcopenia (sometimes confused with sarcoidosis, an unrelated skin disease) is not a disease itself, but a… … Wikipedia
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sarcopenia — (sar.coh.PEE.nee.uh) n. The age related loss of muscle mass and strength. sarcopenic adj. Example Citation: Regardless of the causes, losing weight or the will and energy to stay active sets in motion a downward spiral. Sarcopenia the loss of… … New words
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