wasting away

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Definition Noun A gradual, often severe, physical decline and reduction in size or mass of a body part or tissue, typically due to disease, disuse, or lack of nourishment. Usage This term is used to describe the process or state of progressive physical deterioration. It is most commonly applied in medical, health, and general descriptive contexts. Examples The patient's wasting away was a direc...