Fatigability

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Fatigability

Fatigability (pronunciation: /fəˈtiɡəbəlɪti/) is a medical term referring to the state or condition of being easily fatigued. It is often used in the context of medical, psychological, and physiological studies to describe a person's susceptibility to fatigue.

Etymology

The term "fatigability" is derived from the Latin word "fatigare" which means to tire or weary, and the suffix "-ability" which denotes a condition or quality.

Definition

Fatigability is the ease with which fatigue is reached. It is a measure of the decline in performance, or the increase in effort required to maintain performance, associated with continued activity. It is often used in the context of neuromuscular function, but can also be applied to cognitive and other physiological functions.

Related Terms

  • Fatigue: A state of weariness that is characterized by a diminished capacity for physical and/or mental work.
  • Neuromuscular: Pertaining to the nerves and muscles.
  • Cognitive: Pertaining to the mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
  • Physiological: Pertaining to the normal functioning of an organism.
  • Effort: The use of physical or mental energy to do something; hard work.

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