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emaciation

 

[ ɪˌmeɪʃiˈeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

health condition

Emaciation refers to the state of being abnormally thin or weak, typically due to a lack of adequate nutrition or to chronic illness. It is characterized by a significant loss of body mass that can lead to severe health complications.

Synonyms

malnutrition, thinness, wasting

Examples of usage

  • The patient was in a state of emaciation due to prolonged fasting.
  • Emaciation can be a symptom of various medical conditions, including cancer.
  • After months of malnutrition, his emaciation was evident and alarming.

Translations

Translations of the word "emaciation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 emaciação

🇮🇳 कुपोषण

🇩🇪 Abmagerung

🇮🇩 kekurangan gizi

🇺🇦 емакіація

🇵🇱 wychudzenie

🇯🇵 衰弱

🇫🇷 émaciation

🇪🇸 emaciación

🇹🇷 zayıflama

🇰🇷 여위기

🇸🇦 نحافة

🇨🇿 vydělení

🇸🇰 vydedovanie

🇨🇳 消瘦

🇸🇮 izčrpanost

🇮🇸 svelting

🇰🇿 сұйылу

🇬🇪 გამოფიტვა

🇦🇿 incəlik

🇲🇽 emaciación

Etymology

The term 'emaciation' derives from the Latin word 'emaciatus', which is the past participle of 'emaciare', meaning 'to make thin'. This Latin root is a combination of 'e-', meaning 'out of' or 'away from', and 'macere', meaning 'to make thin, to waste away'. The progression of the word into English occurred in the 15th century, emphasizing the physical state and often used in medical contexts. Historically, emaciation has been linked to various famines, diseases, and health conditions, leading to a deeper understanding of the importance of nutrition for human health.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,934, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.