Definitions

1. adjective

Having or resembling the appearance of tabes, especially a gradual wasting away of the body or parts of it; especially of the nerves.

“The doctor was worried about the patient’s tabescent symptoms, which were indicative of a serious neurological disorder.”

2. noun

A disease characterized by a gradual wasting away of the body or parts of it, especially of the nerves.

“The patient was diagnosed with tabescent disease, which required immediate medical attention.”