Cachexia

Language: English
Pronunciation: cach-ex-ia
Part of Speech: noun

Defined Definitions

DictionaryAPI

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

User Defined Definitions

"any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease"
Author: WordNet Upvotes: 0 DownVotes: 0

Whats your definition?

Word Journey

Start Here
Synonyms
Supplied by WordNet
Antonyms
Supplied by WordNet
Rhymes
Supplied by WordNet

Check out these other random words

Congealment
View Definitions
Fusillade
View Definitions
Stratonical
View Definitions
Beroida
View Definitions
Kochia
View Definitions
Obstinately
View Definitions
Precertification
View Definitions
Photodensitometer
View Definitions
Tolamine
View Definitions
Childhood
View Definitions