Module 9: Physical Development Flashcards
andropause
age-related hormone changes in men due to lower testosterone levels
chronic inflammation
when the body’s immune system is working to fight off infections and toxins for prolonged periods of time, having a negative impact on tissues and organs
climacteric
term used to describe the menopausal period and hormonal changes associated with the gradual change in ovarian production
menopause
period of transition in which a woman’s ovaries stop releasing eggs and the level of estrogen and progesterone production decreases
osteosarcopenia
when someone has both sarcopenia and osteoporosis, or both muscle and bone tissue loss
osteoporosis
the decline and loss of bone density and the increasing fragile and brittle condition of bones from a loss of tissue
presbyopia
farsightedness caused by loss of flexibility of the lens of the eye as a result of aging
presbycusis
hearing loss as a result of aging
sarcopenia
the technical term for the loss of muscle tissue and function as we age