Flabby
Flabby
Flabby (/ˈflæbi/), derived from the Middle English word "flappe", is a term used in the medical field to describe a condition where the muscles or skin are not firm, typically due to a lack of physical exercise, aging, or weight loss.
Etymology
The term "flabby" originated from the Middle English word "flappe", which means a blow or a stroke, possibly referring to the way flabby skin or muscle might move. It has been in use since the 15th century.
Related Terms
- Sagging (skin): This is a natural condition that occurs with age, where the skin loses its elasticity and begins to sag. It is often associated with flabbiness.
- Atrophy: This is a medical condition where the tissue in the body wastes away due to lack of use. It can result in flabbiness of the muscles.
- Cellulite: This is a condition where the skin appears to have areas with underlying fat deposits, giving it a dimpled, lumpy appearance. It is often found in flabby areas of the body.
- Obesity: This is a medical condition where excess body fat has accumulated to an extent that it may have a negative effect on health. Obesity can lead to flabbiness.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flabby
- Wikipedia's article - Flabby
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski