infirmities definition
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infirmity (ĭn-fûr′mĭ-tē) n. pl. in·fir·mi·ties. 1. a. The condition of being infirm, often as associated with old age; weakness or frailty: the infirmity brought on by the disease. b. A bodily ailment or weakness: complained about his infirmities.
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Vine's Greek New Testment Dictionary Infirmity astheneia lit., want of strength (a, negative, sthenos, strength), weakness, indicating inability to produce results, is most frequently translated infirmity, or infirmities; in Rom 8:26, the RV has infirmity (AV, infirmities); in 2 Cor 12:5,9,10, weaknesses and in 2 Cor 11:30, weakness (AV, infirmities); in Luke 13:11 the phrase a spirit of infirmity attributes her curvature directly to satanic agency.
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- conformities. 1  1 : correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement behaved in conformity with her beliefs. 2  2 : an act or instance of conforming her conformity with the latest fashions. 3  3 : action in accordance with some specified standard or authority conformity to social custom conformity with the federal law and state insurance codes.
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What Is Morbidity and What Does it Mean for Your Lifespan? Updated February 29, 2016. Morbidity is any physical or psychological state considered to be outside the realm of normal well-being. The term morbidity is often used to describe illness, impairment, or degradation of health, especially when discussing chronic and age-related diseases which can worsen over time. The higher your morbidity, the shorter your lifespan may be than if you were healthy.
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affirm formal : to show a strong belief in or dedication to (something, such as an important idea) 1  laws affirming the racial equality of all peoples. 2  They continued to affirm their religious beliefs. 3  affirm life.
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intensity intensities. 1  1 : strength or force the sun's intensity. 2  2 : the degree or amount of a quality or condition This storm is of a lower intensity.
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insufficiency Medical Definition of insufficiency. plural. insufficiencies. : the quality or state of not being sufficient: asa: lack of adequate supply of something an insufficiency of vitaminsb: lack of physical power or capacity; especially : inability of an organ or bodily part to function normally renal insufficiency pulmonary insufficiency.
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vigor Vigor is defined as strength and health. An example of vigor is the vitality of a strong young man. active physical or mental force or strength; vitality. active or healthy growth: the vigor of a plant. intensity, force, or energy: the vigor of her denial.
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- oddity. n, pl-ties. 1. an odd person or thing. 2. an odd quality or characteristic. 3. the condition of being odd.
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- Full Definition of ODDITY. 1. : an odd person, thing, event, or trait. 2. : the quality or state of being odd. See oddity defined for English-language learners.
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induration Medical Definition of induration. 1  1: an increase in the fibrous elements in tissue commonly associated with inflammation and marked by loss of elasticity and pliability : sclerosis. 2  2: a hardened mass or formation.
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infirmity 1. a physical weakness or ailment: the infirmities of age. 2. the quality or state of being infirm; lack of strength. 3. a moral weakness or failing. [1325–75; Middle English < Latin]
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infirm Weak in body or mind, especially from old age or disease. See Synonyms at weak. Not strong or stable; shaky: an infirm foundation. Archaic Lacking firmness of will, character, or purpose; irresolute.
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Disease Morbidity (from Latin morbidus, meaning 'sick, unhealthy') is a diseased state, disability, or poor health due to any cause. The term may be used to refer to the existence of any form of disease, or to the degree that the health condition affects the patient.
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deficiency deficiency. a lack or shortage; a condition characterized by the presence of less than the normal or necessary supply or competence. antidiuretic hormone deficiency. see diabetes insipidus. clotting factor deficiency. see clotting. Hageman factor deficiency. see clotting.
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infirmary infirmary (plural infirmaries) 1  A place where sick or injured people are cared for, especially a small hospital; sickhouse. 2  A clinic or dispensary within another institution.
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sclerosis Full Definition of SCLEROSIS. 1. : pathological hardening of tissue especially from overgrowth of fibrous tissue or increase in interstitial tissue; also: a disease characterized by sclerosis.2. See sclerosis defined for English-language learners.. : a pathological condition in which a tissue has become hard and which is produced by overgrowth of fibrous tissue and other changes (as in arteriosclerosis) or by increase in interstitial tissue and other changes (as in multiple sclerosis)—called also hardening. 2.
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What does vitality mean? noun, plural vitalities. 1. exuberant physical strength or mental vigor: a person of great vitality. 2. capacity for survival or for the continuation of a meaningful or purposeful existence: the vitality of an institution. 3. power to live or grow: the vitality of a language.
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- Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. Holman Christian Standard Bible. So I take pleasure in weaknesses, insults, catastrophes, persecutions, and in pressures, because of Christ.
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- Medical Definition of sexuality. plural. sexualities. : the quality or state of being sexual:a: the condition of having sexb: sexual activityc: expression of sexual receptivity or interest especially when excessive.
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- Rigidity-meaning stiff or inflexible muscles-is one of the main symptoms of Parkinson's, alongside tremor and slowness of movement.Not everyone will experience all of these symptoms. tend to get muscle cramps and rigidity worse in the morning. And when I wake up my movements are very limited. Rigidity-meaning stiff or inflexible muscles-is one of the main symptoms of Parkinson's, alongside tremor and slowness of movement. Not everyone will experience all of these symptoms.
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- Definition of ankylosis. plural. ankyloses. play \-ˌsēz\. 1 : stiffness or fixation of a joint by disease or surgery. 2 : union of separate bones or hard parts to form a single bone or part.
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weak 1. Lacking physical strength or vigor; infirm, esp. as compared with what would be the normal or usual for that individual. 2. Dilute, as in a weak solution, or weak tea. 3. Biologically or chemically active; said, e.g., of acids, bases, electrolytes, muscles, or toxins.
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- Medical Definition of dynamics. 1  1: a branch of mechanics that deals with forces and their relation primarily to the motion but sometimes also to the equilibrium of bodies. 2  2: psychodynamics. 3  3: the pattern of change or growth of an object or phenomenon personality dynamics population dynamics.
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handicap handicap. 1. a term that is considered offensive when used to denote a physical or mental impairment or characteristic that prevents a person from participating independently in any activity of daily living.
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- iniquity noun [C or U]. › a very ​wrong and ​unfair ​action or ​situation: They ​fought ​long and hard against the iniquities of ​apartheid. The ​writer ​reflects on ​human ​injustice and iniquity. (Definition of iniquity from the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press).