Pronunciation: [iːmˈe͡ɪsɪˌe͡ɪtɪd] (IPA) 
The word "emaciated" is commonly spelled with the prefix "e-" indicating the negation of the root word "maciated", meaning thin or lean. The pronunciation is [ɪˈmeɪʃɪeɪtɪd], with the stress on the second syllable. The "e-" is pronounced as a short "i" sound, while the "a" in the second syllable is pronounced as "ay". The "c" and "t" letters are pronounced as "sh" and "d" respectively, giving the word its distinct enunciation.
Emaciated is an adjective that describes someone or something that is extremely thin, bony, or gaunt, often due to malnutrition, illness, or extreme weight loss. The word originates from the Latin word "emaciare," meaning to make lean.
When a person is emaciated, their body appears skeletal and deprived of its natural flesh and fat. Prominent bones become visible, and muscles become shrunken and weak. It is a state that often signifies a severe lack of nourishment, as well as weakness and debilitation.
Emaciation can occur due to various reasons, such as prolonged starvation, eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, certain medical conditions that impair nutrient absorption or result in rapid weight loss, or even as a side effect of certain medications.
In addition to humans, animals may also be described as emaciated when they are severely underfed or suffering from disease. Emaciated animals often exhibit a sharp loss of body weight, sunken eyes, protruding bones, and a general physical decline.
Overall, the term "emaciated" is used to depict a state of extreme thinness and malnutrition, emphasizing the physical appearance of someone or something that has endured significant weight loss or lacks proper nourishment.
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The word "emaciated" originated from the Latin word "emaciatus", which is the past participle of the verb "emaciare". The Latin term "emaciare" is derived from the combination of the prefix "e-" (meaning "out") and the verb "macies" (meaning "meagerness" or "thinness"). Therefore, "emaciate" or "emaciated" originally referred to the state of being excessively thin or wasting away.
