Vocabulary Entry

tabes

|noun • verb

noun

A medical term referring to the wasting away or degeneration of tissues or organs, often associated with a specific disease.

Example Sentences

"The patient was diagnosed with tabes, which explained his severe weight loss."

"Tabes can lead to various complications if not treated promptly."

"Doctors often monitor for signs of tabes in patients with chronic conditions."

verb

Example Sentences

"Without proper nutrition, the body's ability to function can tabes over time."

"She watched as her once vibrant plant began to tabes due to neglect."

"Stress and lack of care can cause mental health to tabes slowly."