cachexia

1. 1.

   A systemic wasting of muscle tissue, with or without loss of fat mass, that accompanies a chronic disease.

   伴随慢性疾病发生的全身性肌肉组织消耗,可伴或不伴脂肪量减少。

恶病质；极瘦弱；[医] 恶病质

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