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catabolic illness |
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catabolic illness [kat′əbol′ik] a disorder characterized by weight loss and diminished muscle mass and body fat. Underlying causes include infection, injury, organ system failure, chemotherapy, and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, particularly type 1. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Peters joined the faculty at the University of Cincinnati School of Medicine where he taught biochemistry and nutrition and conducted research on nutritional support for catabolic illness. |
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