emaciation
Example Sentences
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Their medical conditions included a boat strike that caused a skull fracture, severe emaciation and gastric issues, dehydration and inflammation.
From Washington Times
The two bodies he was embalming were opposites: one small and bony, almost to the point of emaciation, the other large, the legs and feet swelling with edemas.
From New York Times
A post-mortem examination found the cause of death to be severe emaciation and neglect with extensive and severe scabies skin infection.
From BBC
An Egyptian physician named Hesy-Ra wrote about a mysterious disease that included frequent urination, and caused emaciation.
From Salon
A post-mortem examination found Miss Leitch died of neglect and severe emaciation with extensive scabies skin infection.
From BBC
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