"prefrail" meaning in English

See prefrail in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From pre- + frail. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|pre|frail}} pre- + frail Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} prefrail (not comparable)
  1. Exhibiting the early signs that may lead to frailty. Tags: not-comparable
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