Animal Health And Nutrition

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective Emaciated is an adjective that describes someone or something that is extremely thin and weak due to lack of food or illness.

  • The emaciated patient was immediately admitted to the hospital for treatment.
  • I saw an emaciated stray cat on the street, so I gave it some food.
  • That dude looks so emaciated, he needs to eat a burger or something.
  • The emaciated state of the economy was a cause for concern among the citizens.

adjective thin and weak in appearance, usually due to lack of proper nutrition or exercise

  • The scrawny man struggled to lift the heavy boxes.
  • That scrawny guy needs to hit the gym more often.
  • I can't believe she's dating that scrawny dude.
  • The scrawny tree branches reached out towards the sky.

noun a substance that helps the body turn fat into energy

  • L-carnitine is a compound that plays a crucial role in the transportation of fatty acids into your cells' mitochondria for energy production.
  • I heard that L-carnitine is supposed to help with weight loss by boosting metabolism.
  • Yo, have you tried that L-carnitine supplement? It's supposed to give you mad energy for workouts.
  • Think of L-carnitine as the Uber for fatty acids, it helps them get to their destination for energy production.