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Definition of Malnutrition
1. Noun. A state of poor nutrition; can result from insufficient or excessive or unbalanced diet or from inability to absorb foods.
Generic synonyms: Deficiency Disease
Specialized synonyms: Avitaminosis, Hypovitaminosis, Kwashiorkor, Marasmus
Specialized synonyms: Avitaminosis, Hypovitaminosis, Kwashiorkor, Marasmus
Definition of Malnutrition
1. n. Faulty or imperfect nutrition.
Definition of Malnutrition
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Medical Definition of Malnutrition
1. Faulty or inadequate nutrition. Under nourishment. (27 Sep 1997)