cachexia

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/kəˈkɛksɪə/ English

Definitions

noun

A systemic wasting of muscle tissue, with or without loss of fat mass, that accompanies a chronic disease.

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Synonyms

cachexy anorexia paludal phosphorus cachexia cachexia africana dystrophy consumption wasting disease chronic fatigue syndrome sarcopenia phthisic cachemia sarcopaenia tabes sarcolysis dynapenia

Associated

wasting glaucoma obstructive supplementation atrophy congestive epilepsy appetite sclerosis chronic muscle

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