Consumed

Consumed

Consumed (/kənˈsjuːmd/) is a term often used in the medical field to describe a state where the body or a part of it has been used up, worn out, or depleted due to a disease or condition.

Etymology

The term "consumed" originates from the Latin word "consumere", which means "to use up, eat, waste". In the medical context, it has been used since the 14th century to describe the wasting away of the body due to disease.

Related Terms

• Consumption (disambiguation): A term that was historically used to refer to a wasting disease such as tuberculosis. In modern usage, it can refer to the act of using resources or the amount of something that is used.
• Cachexia: A condition that causes extreme weight loss and muscle wasting. It is often seen in patients with cancer, AIDS, and other serious illnesses.
• Atrophy: The process of wasting away, especially as a result of the degeneration of cells, or become vestigial during evolution.
• Malnutrition: A condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much such that it causes health problems.
• Dehydration: A harmful reduction in the amount of water in the body.

See Also

• Wasting
• Starvation
• Emaciation

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Consumed
• Wikipedia's article - Consumed

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