1. relating to or affected by cachexia; showing severe weight loss and muscle wasting due to illness
Usage: medical

Examples

• The cachectic patient had lost significant muscle mass during treatment.
• Her cachectic appearance was a concerning sign of the disease’s progression.
• The doctor noted the patient’s cachectic state in the medical report.
• Cachectic symptoms often accompany advanced cancer.
• The nursing staff monitored the cachectic patients closely for nutritional needs.
• His cachectic condition required immediate medical intervention.