malnutrition

mal·nu·tri·tion

noun \ˌmal-nu̇-ˈtri-shən, -nyu̇-\

Definition of MALNUTRITION

: faulty nutrition due to inadequate or unbalanced intake of nutrients or their impaired assimilation or utilization

Examples of MALNUTRITION

1. a program to help poor children suffering from malnutrition

First Known Use of MALNUTRITION

1862

Other Medicine Terms

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