Associations to the word «Wasting»

Wiktionary

WASTING, adjective. Causing a waste, particularly a wasting disease which causes pronounced loss of body mass.
WASTING, verb. Present participle of waste
WASTING, noun. Gradual deterioration or wasting away.
WASTING, noun. The act by which something is laid waste; destruction.
WASTING AWAY, verb. Present participle of waste away
WASTING DISEASE, noun. Generic description of a medical condition that causes pronounced loss of body mass.
WASTING PALSY, noun. (dated) progressive muscular atrophy
WASTING TIME, verb. Present participle of waste time

Dictionary definition

WASTING, noun. Any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease.
WASTING, noun. A decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse.

Wise words

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