Cachexia, sometimes called wasting syndrome, is a syndrome characterized by unintentional weight loss and a significant loss of muscle.. To use too much of something or use something badly when there is….
Wasting can be caused by an extremely low energy intake (e.g., caused by famine), nutrient losses due to infection, or a combination of low intake and high loss.. Cachexia (wasting syndrome) is a condition that causes significant weight loss and muscle loss.