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wast·ing dis·ease
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Princeton's WordNet
pulmonary tuberculosis, consumption, phthisis, wasting disease, white plaguenoun
involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body
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wasting diseasenoun
Generic description of a medical condition that causes pronounced loss of body mass.
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wasting disease
A wasting disease is a general term for a medical condition, often chronic or progressive, that is characterized by significant weight loss, muscle atrophy, fatigue, weakness, and significant loss of appetite. This can result from a variety of underlying health problems such as cancer, AIDS, chronic heart failure, tuberculosis, or other severe infections. It is sometimes referred to as cachexia when associated with serious illnesses.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of wasting disease in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of wasting disease in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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