cachexic
/kəˈkɛksɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or suffering from cachexia, a condition of extreme weight loss and muscle wasting.
- Cachexic symptoms often include severe fatigue and loss of appetite.
- The doctor explained that the cachexic state was caused by the underlying infection.
- The cachexic patient required a special diet to prevent further weight loss.
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