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CACHEXIA LONDINENSIS

\kaʃˈɛksi͡ə ləndˈɪnənsˌɪs], \kaʃˈɛksi‍ə ləndˈɪnənsˌɪs], \k_a_ʃ_ˈɛ_k_s_iə l_ə_n_d_ˈɪ_n_ə_n_s_ˌɪ_s]\

Definitions of CACHEXIA LONDINENSIS

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science

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The paleness and other evidences of impaired health presented by the inhabitants of London. A similar cachexia is seen in those of other crowded cities.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

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