Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
emaciation
Noun
/ˌɛməˈseɪʃən/
Definition
The state of being abnormally thin or weak, often due to a lack of food or disease.
Examples
- The patient’s emaciation was evident after weeks of illness.
- Emaciation can result from prolonged starvation or chronic illness.
Meaning
Emaciation refers to a significant loss of body weight and muscle mass, indicating severe malnutrition or a medical condition.
Synonyms
- thinness
- leanness
- undernourishment
- malnutrition
