Wasting Syndrome

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

A condition of involuntary weight loss of greater then 10% of baseline body weight. It is characterized by atrophy of muscles and depletion of lean body mass. Wasting is a sign of malnutrition as a result of inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption, or hypermetabolism.

Synonyms:

Wasting Disease
Wasting Diseases
Wasting Syndromes

Broader Topics:

Metabolic Diseases
Nutrition Disorders

Narrower Topics:

HIV Wasting Syndrome

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