heikkouden
Heikkouden is the genitive form of the Finnish noun heikkous, meaning weakness or frailty. In Finnish, heikkous denotes a lack of strength, energy, or power. The base word heikkous comes from the adjective heikko (weak) with the abstract-noun suffix -us. The form heikkouden appears in phrases such as “heikkouden syyt” (causes of weakness) or “heikkouden tunne” (a feeling of weakness).
Usage and scope: Heikkous is used in medical, physical, and non-medical contexts. In health, it often refers
Examples and nuances: The term does not specify a diagnosis; clinicians typically name the underlying cause