Cachexia
Cachexia noun - Any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease.
Marasmus
Marasmus noun - Extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children); can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders.
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Marasmus and Cachexia. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cachexia/marasmus
Cachexia & Marasmus. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cachexia/marasmus>.
Marasmus or Cachexia. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cachexia/marasmus.
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