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The Adobe Flash Player is required in order to view this content. You can get it here: cachexiaOne entry found. Main Entry: ca·chex·ia Pronunciation: \kə-ˈkek-sē-ə, ka-\ Function: noun Etymology: Late Latin cachexia, from Greek kachexia bad condition, from kak- cac- + hexis condition, from echein to have, be disposed — more at scheme Date: 1541 : general physical wasting and malnutrition usually associated with chronic disease 
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