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n. - Any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease.

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  • The syndrome called cachexia is responsible for between one-fifth and one-third of all cancer deaths.
  • I know cigarettes cause cancer, but cancer causes cachexia, which is massive weight loss and appetite loss.
  • One of the most frightening symptoms of advanced cancer is "cachexia", or severe, unintentional weight-loss and wasting.
  • Further growth of the European hGH market depends on the EMEA's approval of hGH treatment for new indications such as cachexia and achondroplasia
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