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Emaciation
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a state of extreme thinness and weakness, often due to illness, starvation, etc.
Example
Historical photos from the famine showed widespread emaciation among the population.
The emaciation of the refugees was evident, as they had gone weeks without sufficient food.
The severity of his emaciation was a clear sign of the neglect and abuse he had suffered.
Prolonged illness had led to the emaciation of the patient, who needed immediate nutritional support.
The veterinarian was alarmed by the emaciation of the stray dog and quickly began a feeding regimen.
