Weakness is a reduction in the strength of one or more muscles.
Lack of strength; Muscle weakness
Weakness may be generalized (total body weakness) or localized to only one area, side of the body, limb, or muscle. Weakness is more notable when it is localized. Localized weakness may follow a
Weakness may be subjective or objective.
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