cachexia

• Zustand allgemeiner Schwäche und Kräfteverfalls des Körpers und des Geistes, der oft durch eine zehrende chronische Krankheit verursacht wird.

A medical condition characterized by a general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind, often resulting from a debilitating chronic disease.

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1. General wasting syndromeC2formalmedical

   A state of general physical and mental weakness and wasting, often associated with a chronic disease.

   Allgemeines Auszehrungssyndrom

   • Cachexia is a common complication in patients with advanced cancer.
   • The patient's cachexia was a result of the long-term infection.
   • Treatment for cachexia often focuses on nutritional support and managing the underlying disease.

   Synonymecachexyconsumptionemaciationmarasmuswasting