MedicalTerminology DB
General Medical Terms

performance status

Meaning of performance status: A measure of how well a patient is able to perform ordinary tasks and carry out daily activities.

Definition of performance status

A measure of how well a patient is able to perform ordinary tasks and carry out daily activities.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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