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Emaciation

/ɪˌmeɪ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/noun
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Emaciation describes the severe loss of body fat and muscle, leading to an extremely thin and weakened physical state often caused by starvation, illness, or neglect. Beyond its clinical roots, it's frequently used today in discussions about global hunger crises or animal welfare, underscoring the human and ethical dimensions of such vulnerability.

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