Pronunciation: /kəˈkɛksiə/
noun a general state of ill health involving marked weight loss and muscle loss
A1 Cachexia is a medical condition that causes severe weight loss and muscle wasting.
A2 The patient's cachexia was evident from their extreme frailty and malnourished appearance.
B1 The doctor explained that cachexia is often seen in advanced stages of cancer.
B2 Treatment for cachexia may include nutritional support and physical therapy to help rebuild muscle mass.
C1 Research is ongoing to better understand the underlying mechanisms of cachexia and develop more effective treatments.
C2 Patients with cachexia may experience a decrease in quality of life and increased risk of complications.
formal Cachexia is a complex metabolic syndrome associated with underlying illness such as cancer or AIDS.
informal My grandmother's cachexia has made it difficult for her to maintain her weight.
slang I heard that extreme dieting can lead to cachexia if not done properly.
figurative The company's financial cachexia was evident in their dwindling profits and lack of investment.
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