Meaning Of The Word Marasmus
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What's The Definition Of Marasmus?
marasmus in American English
a condition of progressive emaciation, esp. in infants, as from inability to assimilate food noun: malnutrition occurring in infants and young children, caused by insufficient intake of calories or protein and characterized by thinness, dry skin, poor muscle development, and irritability marasmus in British English noun: general emaciation and wasting, esp of infants, thought to be associated with severe malnutrition or impaired utilization of nutrients |
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