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Definition of: cachexia
(kə·kek′sē·ə) noun Pathol.
Malnutrition and general bad health, characterized by a waxy or sallow complexion, as in cancer, tuberculosis, etc. Also ca·chex·y (kə·kek′sē). [<LL cachexia <Gk. kachexia poor condition or state <kakos bad + -hexia <echein hold oneself, be]
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