Decaying and Emaciation

Decaying

Decaying noun - A gradual sinking and wasting away of mind or body.

Emaciation and decaying are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Emaciation" instead a noun "Decaying".

Nearby Words: decay, decayed

Emaciation

Emaciation noun - Extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease).
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Synonyms for Emaciation

Decaying and emaciation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decaying" instead a noun "Emaciation".

Nearby Words: emaciated, emaciating
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