emaciation

noun

UK/iˌmeɪ.siˈeɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/iˌmeɪ.siˈeɪ.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of emaciation noun

  1. Uncountable(不可数名词)

    The state of being extremely thin and weak, typically due to illness or severe lack of food.

    (通常由于疾病或极度饥饿)身体极度消瘦和虚弱的状态。

    • Despite maintaining a regular diet, the patient experienced emaciation due to the illness.

      尽管维持正常饮食,病人因疾病而经历了极度消瘦。

    • Prolonged malnutrition led to severe emaciation.

      长期的营养不良导致了严重的消瘦。

    • After weeks of illness, he appeared extremely emaciated.

      经过几周的疾病,他看起来极度消瘦。