Meaning
Having cachexia; wasting away from a disease or chronic illness.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
Etymology tree Ancient Greek κᾰχεκτῐκός (kăkhektĭkós)bor. Latin cachecticusbor. English cachectic Borrowed from Latin cachecticus.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
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