Preferred Term:
wasting syndrome
Definition:
A condition of involuntary weight loss of greater then 10% of baseline body weight. It is characterized by atrophy of muscles and depletion of lean body mass.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- wasting disease
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/772
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