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• Cytel
  ...eek words "kytos" meaning "cell" and "telos" meaning "end", is a term used in the field of [[biology]] and [[medicine]] to refer to the end stage of a ce ...erived from two Greek words. The first part, "kytos", translates to "cell" in English. The second part, "telos", translates to "end". Combined, they refe
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• Macular hole
  A '''Macular Hole''' (pronounced: /ˈmakjʊlər hoʊl/) is a small break in the macula, the part of the eye responsible for detailed, central vision. T ...The term "Hole" comes from the Old English word "hol" which means "hollow place" or "cavity".
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• Gerodiversity
  ...in the field of [[gerontology]] to describe the variety and complexity of aging experiences and situations, as well as the wide range of characteristics an ...emphasizes the need to consider the heterogeneity of the aging population in research, policy, and practice.
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• Demography
  ..., and spatial or temporal changes in them in response to birth, migration, aging, and death. ...raphy'' meaning "description or measurement". It was first used in English in the early 19th century.
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• Cognitive decline
  ...attention, and thinking skills. It is a common phenomenon associated with aging, but can also be a symptom of various neurological disorders such as [[Alzh * Difficulty in performing familiar tasks
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• Retirement community
  ...are for themselves; however, assistance from home care agencies is allowed in some communities, and activities and socialization opportunities are often ...m the Latin "communitas", meaning a group of people living together in one place.
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• Continuing Care Retirement Community
  ...unity|retirement community]] in the [[United States]] where a continuum of aging care needs—from [[Independent living|independent living]], [[Assisted liv ...(CCRC) is primarily used in the United States and is known by other names in different countries. The concept of "continuing care" refers to the provisi
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• Oxidative stress
  ...nunciation}} (OK-sih-DAY-avoid-ree-DUK-avoid) chemical reaction that takes place between an oxidizing substance and a reducing substance. During the reactio ...n, pesticides, and sunlight. Long-term oxidative stress may play a role in aging and the development of chronic inflammation, cancer, and other diseases {{d
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• Temporalis
  ...d, is close to the temples of the head, a place where the effects of time (aging) are often most noticeable. The [[Temporalis muscle]] is one of the muscles involved in mastication, or the process of chewing. It is responsible for moving the ma
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• Lens capsule
  ...a component of the [[Eye anatomy|eye's anatomy]] that plays a crucial role in vision. ...derived from the Latin word "lens" meaning "lentil" due to the similarity in shape, and "capsula" meaning "small box", referring to its enclosing functi
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• Pincer nail
  ...be caused by a variety of factors, including [[genetic predisposition]], [[aging]], certain [[diseases]] such as [[psoriasis]] and [[end-stage renal disease ...ay include [[inflammation]] of the nail bed, [[infection]], and difficulty in cutting the nails.
  2 KB (225 words) - 17:41, 7 February 2024
• Ultraviolet index
  ...particular place and time. The scale was developed by Canadian scientists in 1992, and then adopted and standardized by the [[World Health Organization] ...]: A clouding of the lens in the eye that affects vision, often related to aging or overexposure to UV radiation.
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• Senility
  ...ed by forgetfulness, difficulty in thinking and understanding, and changes in personality. It is often associated with diseases such as [[Alzheimer's dis ...with language, decreased judgment ability, and disorientation in time and place.
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• Gastroptosis
  ...weakening of the ligaments and muscles that hold the stomach in its proper place. It is not a life-threatening condition, but it can cause discomfort and di * Aging, as the muscles and ligaments in the body naturally weaken over time
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• Testosterone replacement therapy
  '''Testosterone replacement therapy''' (''pronunciation: tes-tos-ter-own ree-place-ment ther-uh-pee''), also known as '''TRT''', is a medical treatment that i ...refers to the medical practice of replacing a substance that is deficient in the body.
  2 KB (299 words) - 22:06, 13 February 2024
• List of nursing homes in South Carolina
  ...on|Beds=132|Type=Medicare and Medicaid|Business=Community Services for the Aging Inc|Date=1/1/1967|CCRC=N|Sprinkler=Yes|Rating=3|Country=US}} ! Blue Ridge in Georgetown
  118 KB (13,979 words) - 17:44, 29 September 2022
• List of nursing homes in Alabama
  ...ration|Beds=259|Type=Medicare and Medicaid|Business=Methodist Home for the Aging|Date=3/7/1967|CCRC=Y|Sprinkler=Yes|Rating=2|Country=US}} ! Park Place
  142 KB (16,848 words) - 16:34, 29 September 2022
• List of nursing homes in California
  ...Medicaid|Business=Eisenberg Village of the Los Angeles Jewish Home for the Aging|Date=1/1/1967|CCRC=Y|Sprinkler=Yes|Rating=5|Country=US}} ...ghomes|A=635|Number=55074|Name=Villa Coronado D/p Snf|Address=233 Prospect Place|City=Coronado|State=CA|Zip=92118|Coordinates=|Phone=[tel:6195223900 6195223
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• Home healthcare providers in the United States 10
  ...able=homecare|A=8125|Name=Connected Home Health|Address=7515 Ne Ambassador Place, Suite C,|City=Portland|State=OR|Zip=97220|Phone=[tel:5032618599 5032618599 {{#cargo_store:_table=homecare|A=8137|Name=Wellness At Home In Albany|Address=2853 Salem Ave Se, Suite A|City=Albany|State=OR|Zip=97321|Ph
  141 KB (20,064 words) - 02:50, 29 September 2022
• List of nursing homes in Iowa
  ...orporation|Beds=88|Type=Medicare and Medicaid|Business=Madrid Home for the Aging|Date=12/1/1983|CCRC=Y|Sprinkler=Yes|Rating=2|Country=US}} ! Azria Health Park Place
  262 KB (31,466 words) - 16:17, 29 September 2022

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