Emaciation and Maceration

Emaciation

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

Maceration is a synonym for emaciation. In some cases you can use "Maceration" instead a noun "Emaciation". popular alternative

Nearby Words: emaciated, emaciating

Maceration

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

Emaciation is a synonym for maceration. You can use "Emaciation" instead a noun "Maceration".

Nearby Words: macerated, macerating
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