Climacteric: reproductive capacity declines or is lost for both men and women
Testosterone: male hormone
Estrogen: hormones that are found in higher levels in females than males
Progesterone: hormones also found in higher levels in females than males
Perimenopause: first stage of reduced fertility
Menopause: when one can no longer reproduce
Visual acuity: vision sharpness
Presbyopia: slow decrease in the ability to focus on nearby objects
Sarcopenia: the loss of muscle mass and strength
Osteoporosis: bones become brittle and less dense
Benign: used to describe noncancerous tumor
Malignant: used to describe tumors that are cancerous
Chemotherapy: cancers are treated in various ways
Artherosclerosis: the clogging of arteries with a plaque
Inductive Reasoning: making conclusions by moving from detailed facts to general theory
Deductive Reasoning: uses general observation or theory to reach a detailed conclusion
Episodic Memories: those that include personal experiences or events
Semantic Memories: focus on knowledge
Generativity versus Stagnation: generativity refers to giving back to future generations, while stagnation centers around living for oneself without consideration for potential impact on the next generation
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