emaciation (Meaning)
emaciation (n)
extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease)
emaciation (n.)
The act of making very lean.
The state of being emaciated or reduced to excessive leanness; an excessively lean condition.
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emaciation Sentence Examples
- Severe emaciation was evident in the skeletal frame of the famine victim.
- As a result of his disease, his body had undergone substantial emaciation, leaving him frail and underweight.
- The emaciated appearance of the polar bear highlighted the challenges of surviving in its icy habitat.
- Malnutrition had led to the emaciation of the refugee children, causing concern among aid workers.
- The emaciated old horse was unable to pull the heavy cart, much to the disappointment of its owner.
- The doctor noted the patient's emaciation and ordered a complete blood count to determine the cause.
- The emaciation caused by the chronic illness left her with thin, frail limbs and a gaunt face.
- The prisoners' emaciation served as a stark reminder of the horrors of the concentration camp.
- The emaciated kitten struggled to find food and shelter in the harsh urban environment.
- The emaciation of the cherry tree was a sign of an infestation that needed to be addressed promptly.
FAQs About the word emaciation
extreme leanness (usually caused by starvation or disease)The act of making very lean., The state of being emaciated or reduced to excessive leanness; an excess
go, decay, fail, sag,weaken, fade, wilt, droop, wither, deteriorate
rebound, rebound, recover,recover, recuperate, recuperate, gain, convalesce, gain, convalesce
Severe emaciation was evident in the skeletal frame of the famine victim.
As a result of his disease, his body had undergone substantial emaciation, leaving him frail and underweight.
The emaciated appearance of the polar bear highlighted the challenges of surviving in its icy habitat.
Malnutrition had led to the emaciation of the refugee children, causing concern among aid workers.
