Emaciation
Pronunciation: /ˈiməˈsiaɪeɪˈtiˈaɪˌɑn/
Emaciation (noun)
- A serious condition where a person becomes very thin because the body has too little food or cannot use it well.
- 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.