life span

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life span

–noun

1.	the longest period over which the life of any organism or species may extend, according to the available biological knowledge concerning it.

2.	the longevity of an individual.

Origin:
1915–20

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life span or life·span (līf'spān')
n.

A lifetime.
The average or maximum length of time an organism, material, or object can be expected to survive or last.

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Main Entry: life span
Pronunciation: 'lIf-"span
Function: noun
1 : the duration of existence of an individual
2 : the averagelength of life of a kind of organism or of a material object especially in a particular environment or under specified circumstances

Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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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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