Emaciation
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Emaciation
Emaciation (/ɪˌmeɪʃiˈeɪʃən/) is a condition characterized by extreme weight loss and thinness due to loss of subcutaneous fat and muscle throughout the body. It is often a symptom of severe malnutrition or disease.
Etymology
The term "emaciation" comes from the Latin word "emaciatus", which means "to make lean or thin".
Related Terms
- 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 the diet causes health problems.
- Anorexia nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-imposed starvation and excessive weight loss.
- Cachexia: A complex metabolic syndrome associated with underlying illness and characterized by loss of muscle with or without loss of fat mass.
- Atrophy: Gradual decline in effectiveness or vigor due to underuse or neglect, often related to muscle, but can also refer to other areas of the body.
- Wasting syndrome: Also known as cachexia, it is a syndrome that causes the loss of weight, muscle atrophy, fatigue, weakness, and significant loss of appetite in someone who is not actively trying to lose weight.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Emaciation
- Wikipedia's article - Emaciation
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