cachexia

[US]/ˈkæʃkˈsiː.ə/
[UK]/ˈkæʃˌkɛksi.ə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A condition of severe weight loss and muscle wasting caused by a chronic illness.; A state of mental and physical decline, often associated with serious illness.
Word Forms
Pluralcachexias

Phrases & Collocations

cachexia syndrome

cachexia treatment

cachexia management

cachexia symptoms

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cachexia diagnosis

cachexia research

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cachexia criteria

cachexia effects

Example Sentences

cachexia is often seen in patients with chronic illnesses.

doctors are concerned about cachexia in cancer patients.

cachexia can lead to significant weight loss.

managing cachexia requires a multidisciplinary approach.

patients with cachexia often experience muscle wasting.

nutrition plays a crucial role in treating cachexia.

cachexia can affect a person's quality of life.

research is ongoing to understand the mechanisms of cachexia.

cachexia is often mistaken for simple weight loss.

effective interventions for cachexia are still being developed.

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