senility /se·nil·i·ty/ (sĕ-nil´ĭ-te) the physical and mental deterioration associated with old age.
senility
senility (s
nil´itē),
senility
se·nil·i·ty (s -nl -t )n. 1. The state of being senile. 2. The mental and physical deterioration characteristic of old age. |
senility
[sinil′itē]
Etymology: L, senilis, aged
the general state of reduced mental and physical vigor associated with aging.
senility (s
nil´itē),n a term usually used to describe the cognitive and physiologic signs of advancing age.
senility
Geriatrics A state of advanced physical and mental deterioration associated with advanced age. See Dementia, Geriatrics, Senile dementia.
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