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. Wasting is a sign of MALNUTRITION as a result of inadequate dietary intake, malabsorption, or hypermetabolism.

**Tree numbers:** - C18.452.915 - C18.654.940

**Synonyms:** - Wasting Disease