Any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease.
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Examples for "wasting"
Examples for "wasting"
1The Government was wasting taxpayers' money defending the case, Mr Doherty said.
2Many thought the young doctor was wasting his time on birth defects.
3His voice is kind, but the implication is clear: I'm wasting food.
4The treatment of body wasting remains an unresolved challenge to this day.
5Dementia is a brain-wasting condition that affects around 35 million people worldwide.
1During cachexia, the organism is maintained in a constant negative energy balance.
2However, the role of RET to counteract cancer cachexia is still speculative.
3These findings may pave the way for effective treatment approaches to cardiac cachexia.
4These studies provide fundamental insights and guidance towards a better understanding of cachexia.
5Anorexia and cachexia are common clinical problems of many patients with advanced cancer.