CACHEXY Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word cachexy. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CACHEXY
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| wasting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease • a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse | ||||||||
| atrophy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse • any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) verb • undergo atrophy | ||||||||
| emaciation | nounn | |||||||
noun • extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease) | ||||||||
| marasmus | nounn | |||||||
noun • extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children); can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders | ||||||||
| withering | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) adjective satellite • wreaking or capable of wreaking complete destruction • making light of | ||||||||
| cachexia | nounn | |||||||
noun • any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease | ||||||||
