"healthspan" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: healthspans [plural]
Etymology: From health + span, modelled after lifespan. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|health|span}} health + span, {{m|en|lifespan}} lifespan Head templates: {{en-noun}} healthspan (plural healthspans)
  1. The length of time in one's life where one is in optimal health. Synonyms: health span Related terms: gerospan
    Sense id: en-healthspan-en-noun-6kTqn-HU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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