Prefrail
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 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)."
Example
More examples"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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