Wasting Syndrome and Other Words for Cachexia
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According to the National Cancer Institute, wasting syndrome is a key synonym for the complex metabolic condition known as cachexia. This condition is defined by involuntary weight loss, muscle wasting, and fatigue, often associated with severe, chronic diseases like advanced cancer and heart failure. While 'wasting syndrome' is the most direct and common synonym, several other terms and descriptive phrases are used in a clinical context to characterize the various facets of cachexia.
