Cachexic

/kəˈkɛksɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or affected by cachexia; characterized by severe wasting and physical deterioration from illness.

Etymology

Adjective form of 'cachexia,' from Greek 'kakos' (bad) and 'hexis' (condition). The suffix '-ic' indicates a relation to or quality of the noun. The term developed in medical language to describe patients showing visible signs of wasting diseases.

Kelly Says

A cachexic patient looks dramatically different from someone who is simply thin—their loss goes deeper, affecting muscle, bone, and organ function, which is why doctors consider it such a serious warning sign of internal disease.

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