Sarcopenia
| Sarcopenia | |
|---|---|
| Term | Sarcopenia |
| Short definition | sarcopenia - (pronounced) (SAR-koh-PEE-nee-uh) condition characterized by loss of muscle mass, strength, and function in older adults. Signs and symptoms include weakness, fatigue, loss of energy, balance problems, and trouble walking and standing. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
sarcopenia - (pronounced) (SAR-koh-PEE-nee-uh) condition characterized by loss of muscle mass, strength, and function in older adults. Signs and symptoms include weakness, fatigue, loss of energy, balance problems, and trouble walking and standing. Muscle loss or weakness can lead to falls, broken bones, and other serious injuries, and can affect a person's ability to take care of themselves. Older age, little or no exercise, and poor diet can increase your risk of sarcopenia. Sarcopenia can also occur in people with cancer
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sarcopenia
- Wikipedia's article - Sarcopenia
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