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Emaciate

Definition

(formal, medical) To cause someone or something to become extremely thin and weak, often due to illness, lack of food, or other severe conditions. Typically used to describe the effects of a serious disease or malnutrition.

Example Sentences

1The patient's body began to emaciate rapidly as the disease progressed, despite aggressive treatment.
2Malnutrition can emaciate even the strongest individuals, leaving them vulnerable to infections and other health complications.
3The photographs of the refugees, emaciated and exhausted, shocked the world into action.
4Prolonged fasting can emaciate the body, leading to a range of serious health problems if not properly managed.
5The emaciated appearance of the ancient mummy suggested that the individual had suffered from a severe illness or starvation before death.

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