As a result, appetite stimulants should not be considered as a first-line treatment for unintended weight loss in the elderly because of the lack of clear evidence of their benefit and the potential for significant medication-related side effects.
Definition of CASSIS. : a syrupy liquor of low alcoholic strength made from black currants and used chiefly as a flavoring and sweetening agent.
cassis (usually uncountable, plural cassises) 1  The blackcurrant plant, Ribes nigrum; the flavor of its berries. 2  A liqueur made from these berries, especially crÃ¨me de cassis. Cassis and soda is a popular drink. 3  A wine flavor note, suggesting the fruity and full-bodied characteristics of the fruit.