Cachectic
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈkɛktɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cachectic is an adjective meaning Having cachexia; wasting away from a disease or chronic illness.
Meaning
Having cachexia; wasting away from a disease or chronic illness.
Example Sentences
His horse has been restored to him (cachectic as ever, looking like one of the gutted nags the Druids used to impale for decoration) […]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cachectical, emaciated, tabescent, crazy, sickly, narrow-gutted.
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