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sarcopenia /sar·co·pe·nia/ (sahr″ko-pe´ne-ah) age-related reduction in skeletal muscle mass in the elderly. sarcopenia [-pē′nē·ə] Etymology: Gk, sarx, flesh, penia, poverty a loss of skeletal muscle mass that may accompany aging. Studies indicate that the loss of skeletal muscle for the average normally healthy person amounts to about 20% between about 30 and 70 years of age. The loss may accelerate as aging progresses. The muscle is replaced by fat, usually in a subtle way that is not noticed by the individual, as by padding areas of muscle loss with extra fat. Muscle-strengthening and muscle-building exercises can prevent or reverse much of this problem. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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