Emaciation (noun)

The condition of being extremely thin and weak, usually as a result of severe malnutrition or disease.

Origin:

From the latin word "emaciare" meaning to make thin, it refers to the condition of being extremely thin and weak, usually as a result of severe malnutrition or disease.

Examples:

1. The patient's emaciation was a result of her severe anorexia.
2. The emaciation was caused by the disease"s effect on the patient"s appetite.
3. The emaciation was apparent in the patient's gaunt face and bony frame.
4. The emaciation was so severe that the patient's ribs were visible.
5. The patient's emaciation was a sign of the severity of their illness.