activities of daily living

English

Noun

activities of daily living pl (plural only)

  1. (healthcare) A set of common daily activities, including bathing, feeding, and relieving oneself. A person’s ability or inability to perform them is used as a measurement of their functional status.
    Synonym: ADL

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