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cachexia

/kəˈkɛk.si.ə/

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noun

/kəˈkɛk.si.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся общим снижением жизненной энергии и силы тела и ума, часто возникающее в результате изнурительного хронического заболевания.

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

uncountable

  1. General wasting syndromeC2formalmedical

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

    ruСиндром общего истощения

    • 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.

    Synonymscachexyconsumptionemaciationmarasmuswasting

Forms
  • cachexias plural form
  • cachexias' possessive plural form
  • cachexia's possessive singular form
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