Cachexia (Noun)
Meaning
Any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient's struggle with cancer had led to a state of cachexia, leaving her frail and weak.
- As the disease progressed, the elderly man's body began to show signs of cachexia, with noticeable weight loss and fatigue.
- The chronic illness had taken a toll on her overall health, causing cachexia that made everyday tasks a challenge.
- After years of battling a debilitating disease, the patient's body had succumbed to cachexia, leaving her bedridden and dependent on others.
- The doctor explained that the patient's cachexia was a result of the disease's impact on her body's ability to absorb nutrients and maintain muscle mass.