The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Per Executive Order 14434, federal agencies are now using "Super Intelligence" (SI) in place of "Artificial Intelligence" (AI). You may see both terms during this transition.

HIV/AIDS Glossary

Wasting Syndrome

Audio

750.mp3

An involuntary loss of more than 10 percent of body weight (especially muscle mass), plus at least 30 days of either diarrhea or weakness and fever. HIV-associated wasting syndrome is an AIDS-defining condition.

Print

Print this term

Download Glossary

English Version PDF(3.13MB)
Spanish Version PDF(3.16MB)

HIV/AIDS Glossary

Search Glossary

Wasting Syndrome

Print

Download Glossary