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Wasting
Wasting (/ˈweɪstɪŋ/), also known as Cachexia, is a complex metabolic syndrome associated with underlying illness and characterized by loss of muscle with or without loss of fat mass. The prominent clinical feature of wasting is weight loss in adults and growth failure in children.
Etymology
The term "wasting" comes from the Old English wæstan meaning "to waste away" or "to become emaciated".
Related Terms
- Cachexia - A condition that causes extreme weight loss and muscle wasting. It is a symptom of many chronic conditions, such as cancer, chronic renal failure, HIV, and heart failure.
- Malnutrition - A condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much such that the diet causes health problems.
- Atrophy - Gradual decline in effectiveness or vigor due to underuse or neglect, often pertaining to body tissues or organs.
- Anorexia nervosa - An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image that results in self-imposed starvation and excessive weight loss.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Wasting
- Wikipedia's article - Wasting
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