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Emaciation
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uitmergeling, extreme magerheid
a state of extreme thinness and weakness, often due to illness, starvation, etc.
Voorbeelden
The emaciation of the refugees was evident, as they had gone weeks without sufficient food.
De uitputting van de vluchtelingen was duidelijk, omdat ze wekenlang zonder voldoende voedsel waren geweest.
Prolonged illness had led to the emaciation of the patient, who needed immediate nutritional support.
Langdurige ziekte had geleid tot de vermagerings van de patiënt, die onmiddellijke voedingsondersteuning nodig had.
Lexicale Boom
emaciation
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