Frailty

A state of increased vulnerability to stressors, following declines in function and reserves across multiple physiologic systems, characterized by MUSCLE WEAKNESS; FATIGUE; slowed motor performance; low physical activity; and unintentional weight loss.

Year introduced: 2018

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Tree Number(s): C23.550.359

MeSH Unique ID: D000073496

Entry Terms:

• Frailties
• Frailness
• Frailty Syndrome
• Debility
• Debilities

Previous Indexing:

• Frail Elderly (1990-2017)

See Also:

• Asthenia

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Frailty