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wasting

noun

Any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
W
Ends with
G
Contains
AS
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
B1

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Pronunciation

ˈweɪstɪŋ

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noun

  1. Any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease

noun

  1. A decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse

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Synonyms

cachexiacachexyatrophywasting away

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