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This narrative review argues that biologic age\u2014a multidomain construct integrating frailty and physical performance, body composition, cardiovascular and vascular markers, inflammatory and metabolic profiles, and cognitive\/psychosocial factors\u2014should be treated as a \u201cmissing vital sign\u201d in CKD. Such composite measures can refine risk stratification, guide choices between dialysis and conservative care, improve transplant candidate assessment, and inform cardiovascular prevention, ICU triage, and major surgery planning. 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