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Princeton's WordNet

  1. bonyness, boniness, emaciation, gauntness, macerationnoun

    extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease)

Wiktionary

  1. emaciationnoun

    The act of making very lean.

  2. emaciationnoun

    The state of being emaciated or reduced to excessive leanness; an excessively lean condition.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Emaciationnoun

    Etymology: emaciatus, Latin.

    Searchers cannot tell whether this emaciation or leanness were from a phthisis, or from an hectick fever. John Graunt.

Wikipedia

  1. Emaciation

    Emaciation is defined as the state of extreme thinness from absence of body fat and muscle wasting usually resulting from malnutrition.

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  1. emaciation

    Emaciation is the state of being extremely thin, weak, and undernourished, usually as a result of severe illness, malnutrition, or starvation. It is characterized by loss of body weight and muscle mass, and can lead to various health problems if left untreated.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Emaciationnoun

    the act of making very lean

  2. Emaciationnoun

    the state of being emaciated or reduced to excessive leanness; an excessively lean condition

  3. Etymology: [Cf. F. maciation.]

Wikidata

  1. Emaciation

    Emaciation is defined as extreme weight loss and thinness due to a loss of subcutaneous fat and muscle throughout the body. It affects human beings and animals, is often described as "wasting", and is caused by severe malnourishment and starvation. Emaciation is a predominant symptom of malnourishment, a basic component of poverty and famine that also occurs with diseases that interfere with the digestive system and appetite, other systems, and eating disorders. These include nutrient deficiency disorders, diseases with prolonged fever and infection, malignant diseases, parasitic infections that can result from contamination, anorexia nervosa and other conditions. The malnourishment associated with emaciation has been referred to as "inanition", while infection by parasites has been described as "adulteration". Treatment of emaciation includes gradual renourishment with a slow increase of daily caloric intake to help rebuild tissues and regain weight. Rest, and emotional and psychological therapy and support may be included.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Emaciation

    Clinical manifestation of excessive LEANNESS usually caused by disease or a lack of nutrition (MALNUTRITION).

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of emaciation in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of emaciation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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