Emaciation

Emaciation
Photo from 1972 of an emaciated child in India with marasmus
Pronunciation
  • /ɪˌmeɪʃiːˈeɪʃən/, /ɪˌmeɪsiːˈeɪʃən/

Emaciation is defined as the state of extreme thinness from absence of body fat and muscle wasting usually resulting from malnutrition. It is often seen as the opposite of obesity.

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