caco-, cac-, kako-, kak-

A preservative against evil; a safeguard against bad.

Measuring bad air.

Abnormal dysfunctional sensations on the skin; such as, a feeling of numbness, tingling, prickling, or a burning or cutting pain; heightened sensitivity. Also, dysesthesia and paresthesia.

The malfunctioning of the functions and reactions of the total individual in contradistinction to the functions of individual organs or parts of the human organism.

Relating to or suffering from cachexia.

1. A state of ill health, malnutrition, and wastng. It may occur in many chronic diseases, certain malignancies, and advanced pulmonary tuberculosis.
2. A general weight loss and wasting occurring in the course of a chronic disease or emotional disturbance.
3. A chronic catabolic state, associated with certain infections and malignancies, characterized by weight loss that continues despite the consumption of an adequate diet.

Sweat that is fetid or offensive due to bacterial decomposition. It occurs mostly on the feet, in the groin, and under the arms.

A reference to bad chyle or difficult digestion.

1. An evil spirit or demon.
2. A name for nightmare.

One possessed with an evil spirit.

A delusion that one is, or is about to be inhabited by or possessed of, a devil or some evil spirit (demon).

Bad skin; i.e., a condition in which one has a pimply or rough skin.

Having bad or malformed teeth.

Bad-smelling, ill-smelling, malodorous.

Holding what is considered to be wrong or evil opinions, teachings, or doctrines.