life span
noun
the longest period over which the life of any organism or species may extend, according to the available biological knowledge concerning it.
the longevity of an individual.
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Origin of life span
First recorded in 1915–20
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British Dictionary definitions for life span
life span
noun
the period of time during which a human being, animal, machine, etc, may be expected to live or function under normal conditions
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Medical definitions for life span
life span
n.
A lifetime.
The average or maximum length of time an organism, a material, or an object can be expected to survive or last.
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