Prefrail

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Exhibiting the early signs that may lead to frailty. not-comparable

    "This time, frail people are sent to a medical professional, robust people receive an invitation for a new screening a year later, and prefrail individuals are offered training services (for training physical or cognitive functioning or to educate people about healthy nutrition for older adults)."

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"This time, frail people are sent to a medical professional, robust people receive an invitation for a new screening a year later, and prefrail individuals are offered training services (for training physical or cognitive functioning or to educate people about healthy nutrition for older adults)."

Etymology

From pre- + frail.

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