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Wasting Syndrome
| Medical Definition: | Any disease marked especially by progressive emaciation and weakness. (Dorland, 28th ed, p490) |
| Guide Notes: | do not confuse with CACHEXIA: do not make diagnoses, use words of text; HIV WASTING SYNDROME is also available |
Wasting Syndrome Medical Definitions and Terms
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