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Sagging
Sagging (pronunciation: /ˈsæɡɪŋ/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe a condition where a part of the body, such as skin or muscles, droops or hangs down loosely due to aging, weight loss, or other factors.
Etymology
The term "sagging" originates from the Old English word "sagian", which means to sink or subside.
Related Terms
- Aging: The process of becoming older, which is genetically determined and environmentally modulated.
- Skin: The outer covering of the body. In humans, it is the largest organ of the integumentary system.
- Muscle: A tissue composed of cells or fibers, the contraction of which produces movement in the body.
- Weight loss: A decrease in body weight resulting from either voluntary (diet, exercise) or involuntary (illness) circumstances.
See Also
- Ptosis (medicine): Drooping or sag of an organ or part, especially a drooping of the upper eyelid from paralysis, or a drooping of a testicle.
- Skin laxity: Looseness of the skin resulting from a loss of skin elasticity due to aging, weight loss, or other factors.
References
- Medical Dictionary: A lexicon for words used in medicine. The three major medical dictionaries in the United States are Stedman's, Taber's, and Dorland's Pocket Medical Dictionary.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sagging
- Wikipedia's article - Sagging
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