emaciation
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British pronunciation
/iːmˈe‍ɪsɪˈe‍ɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "emaciation"

Emaciation
01

a state of extreme thinness and weakness, often due to illness, starvation, etc.

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The emaciation of the refugees was evident, as they had gone weeks without sufficient food.
Prolonged illness had led to the emaciation of the patient, who needed immediate nutritional support.
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