Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cachectic
Adjective
/kəˈkɛk.tɪk/
Definition
Relating to cachexia, a condition characterized by extreme weight loss and muscle wasting.
Examples
- The patient appeared cachectic after months of battling the disease.
- Doctors noted that the cachectic state of the elderly man was concerning.
- Cachectic individuals may struggle with fatigue and weakness.
Meaning
Cachectic describes a state of ill health where someone experiences significant weight loss, often due to chronic illness or malnutrition.
Synonyms
- Wasting
- Emaciated
- Malnourished
