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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > nervous system diseases > neuromuscular disorders > muscular atrophy > sarcopenia
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > nervous system diseases > neuromuscular disorders > muscular atrophy > sarcopenia
Research, Technology, Methods > pathological processes and conditions > atrophy > muscular atrophy > sarcopenia
Preferred Term:

sarcopenia

Definition:
Reducción progresiva de la masa muscular a causa del envejecimiento, la cual da como resultado una disminución de la capacidad funcional de los músculos.
Concept Schemes:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt
Términos Genéricos:
atrofia muscular
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/199410
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