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Fatigue

Definition: The state of weariness following a period of exertion, mental or physical, characterized by a decreased capacity for work and reduced efficiency to respond to stimuli.
Notes: do not use for fatigue of isolated muscle fibers in physiol exper ( = MUSCLE FATIGUE)
Also Called: Lassitude

Fatigue Definitions and Terms

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