Wasting of the body seen in some chronic diseases such as AIDS, cancer, malaria, and tuberculosis is called:

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Cachexia is a complex syndrome associated with the wasting of the body's muscle and fat tissue that occurs in patients with diseases like AIDS, cancer, malaria, and tuberculosis. It is characterized by weight loss, muscle atrophy, fatigue, weakness, and significant loss of appetite.

Wasting of the Body Seen in Some Chronic Diseases Such