Emaciation

Pronunciation: /ˈiməˈsiaɪeɪˈtiˈaɪˌɑn/

Emaciation (noun)

  1. A serious condition where a person becomes very thin because the body has too little food or cannot use it well.
  2. A strong loss of body mass and strength, often linked to long-term disease, poor intake, or long illness.

Examples

  • The doctor diagnosed emaciation after weeks of poor eating.
  • Emaciation can happen when someone cannot keep food down.