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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

emaciation

/ɪˌmæsɪˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does emaciation mean?

noun

The state of being severely thin and weak due to lack of food or disease, or the act of causing someone to become severely thin and weak.

Example

"The patient's emaciation was a clear sign of the advanced stages of the disease."

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