Definitions

1. adjective

Having a body condition characterized by a significant loss of weight and muscle mass due to a chronic or serious medical condition, such as cancer.

“The patient was cachexic and had difficulty eating due to the side effects of chemotherapy.”

2. noun

A condition characterized by a significant loss of weight and muscle mass due to a chronic or serious medical condition.

“The doctor diagnosed her with cachexia, a wasting syndrome often associated with advanced cancer.”