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Anorexia cachexia syndrome

  1. Anorexia cachexia syndrome is a term used to cover a symptom complex commonly seen together with a weight-losing process: anorexia, early satiety, chronic nausea and fatigue, amongst others.

    It reflects a symptom pattern, but not necessarily a common etiology.

    Reference: Andrew IM et al. Quantifying the impact of standardized assessment and symptom management tools on symptoms associated with cancer-induced anorexia cachexia syndrome Palliative Medicine. 2009. 23, 8, 680-688.