Meaning Of The Word Kwashiorkor
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Kwashiorkor Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Kwashiorkor?
kwashiorkor in American English
a severe disease of young children, caused by chronic deficiency of protein and calories in the diet and characterized by stunted growth, edema, and a protuberant belly noun: a malnutrition disease, chiefly of children, caused by severe protein and vitamin deficiency and characterized by retarded growth, changes in pigmentation, potbelly, and anemia kwashiorkor in British English noun: severe malnutrition of infants and young children, esp soon after weaning, resulting from dietary deficiency of protein |
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