CACHEXIA


Meaning of CACHEXIA in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kə-ˈkek-sē-ə, ka- ]

noun

Etymology: Late Latin cachexia, from Greek kachexia bad condition, from kak- cac- + hexis condition, from echein to have, be disposed — more at scheme

Date: 1541

: general physical wasting and malnutrition usually associated with chronic disease

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