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debility

1 of 1noun
/dɪˈbɪləti/
Forms:debilities
1

physical weakness that is caused by a disease or aging

  • After undergoing surgery, the patient experienced debility and had to undergo physical therapy to regain strength.
  • As she grew older, her arthritis caused debility in her hands, making it difficult for her to grip objects.
  • The disease progressed, leading to increasing debility and a decline in overall physical functioning.