cachectical

/kætʃɛkˈtɪkəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of cachexia, a condition of severe weight loss and muscle atrophy due to chronic disease

“The cachectical appearance of the patient was a clear sign of their advanced illness.”

2. adjective

having the characteristics of cachexia, such as a marked wasting of the body and its tissues

“After months of suffering from cachectical symptoms, the patient’s condition started to improve.”

Synonyms

  • emaciated
  • wasting

Antonyms

  • corpulent
  • obese