Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
This term refers to reduced capacity for one's senses (sight, hearing, taste etc.) often associated with aging but can be caused by injury or disease too.
Related terms
Presbyopia: A condition associated with aging in which the eye exhibits a progressively diminished ability to focus on near objects.