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fine motor

describing activities or skills that require coordination of small muscles to control small, precise movements, particularly in the hands and face. Examples of fine motor skills include handwriting, drawing, cutting, and manipulating small objects. Compare gross motor.

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November 22nd 2024

cachexia

cachexia

n. an extreme state of poor health, physical wasting, and malnutrition, usually associated with chronic illnesses, such as cancer and pulmonary tuberculosis.