Etymology
The word "cachexia" derives from Ancient Greek:
Meaning
Cachexia refers to a severe wasting condition characterized by a significant loss of body mass, muscle loss, and general weakness. It typically occurs in advanced stages of chronic diseases such as cancer, chronic infections, and end-stage organ failure.
Origin
The term "cachexia" was first used in the 5th century BCE by the Greek physician Hippocrates, who described a wasting disease associated with fever and malignancies. In the 19th century, the term gained wider usage in medical literature to describe the general wasting condition seen in chronic diseases.
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