👉 Emaciated is a medical condition characterized by a state of extremely low body weight, typically between 1 and 20 pounds below the normal weight for height. The cause can be due to various factors such as malnutrition, obesity, or genetic predisposition.
In humans, emaciation can manifest in several ways:
1.
Weight Loss
: People with chronic malnutrition may lose significant amounts of body fat, often leading to a decrease in overall weight.
2.
Energy Deficiency