fragility

noun

fra·​gil·​i·​ty frə-ˈjil-ət-ē How to pronounce fragility (audio)
plural fragilities
: the quality or state of being easily broken or destroyed
increased red blood cell fragilitySue R. Williams
fragile adjective

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“Fragility.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/fragility. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

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