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tabes

tabes

9.9
A gradual loss of body weight and strength from a long illness
  • noun
  • /ˈteɪbɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • The doctor explained that tabes can lead to significant weight loss over time if left untreated.

Examples

  • The patient suffered from severe tabes as the disease progressed.

  • Unchecked tuberculosis can sometimes result in tabes and general debility.

  • Early intervention is crucial to prevent tabes in chronic infections.

  • The patient has tabes.

  • Don't ignore tabes!

  • In cases of untreated syphilis, patients may eventually develop tabes as part of the disease's progression.

  • With proper medical care, the chances of avoiding tabes from chronic illnesses can improve significantly.

Synonyms

wasting
vstabes
  • Specialized
7.9

Loss of body weight and muscle that makes a person weak

is progressive whole body tissue loss caused by chronic disease
amyotrophy
vstabes
  • Specialized
9.9

Loss of muscle that gets worse over time, often from nerve damage

focuses on muscles specifically rather than whole body
amyotrophia
vstabes
  • Specialized
9.9

A gradual loss of muscle and strength

is progressive whole body tissue loss rather than muscle-only degeneration
wasteness
vstabes
  • Archaic
9.9

A very thin, weak body caused by illness or lack of food

is gradual progressive whole body tissue loss from chronic disease

Antonyms

1.0

The condition of a person's body and mind, especially being free from illness or injury

16 4.6

Ability of a living thing to survive and grow

Compounds

tabes dorsalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A late stage of syphilis that damages the spinal cord causing severe leg pain, trouble walking, and bladder control loss

Surface Forms

tabes singular
tabes plural

Etymology

Tabes comes from the Latin root tabescere, which means 'to waste away' or 'decay'. So tabes refers to a condition where the body slowly loses weight and strength, which is why the word names progressive wasting diseases.