/ɒsˈtiːmiə/ (os-TEE-mee-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A state of being emaciated, especially due to a lack of nutrition.

“The refugees suffered from severe ostemia due to the lack of food and clean water.”

2. noun

A condition of extreme physical weakness or wasting away, typically resulting from a chronic illness or disease.

“The patient’s ostemia was a clear indication that she needed more aggressive treatment.”