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tabes

/ˈteɪ.biːz/

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noun

/ˈteɪ.biːz/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий постепенное истощение или атрофию тела, часто связанное с хроническим заболеванием.

A medical term referring to a gradual wasting or emaciation of the body, often associated with a chronic disease.

uncountable

  1. Wasting of the bodyC2formalmedical

    A gradual, progressive wasting or emaciation of the body, often associated with a chronic disease.

    ruИстощение

    • The patient's tabes was a clear sign of the advanced stage of the illness.
    • Chronic infections can lead to tabes if left untreated.
    • The physician noted the tabes in the patient's medical history.

    Synonymsatrophycachexiaemaciationmarasmuswasting