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Marasmus Definition & Meaning

marasmus
noun
  1. extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children); can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders

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What does marasmus mean?
extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children); can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders
What part of speech is marasmus?
Marasmus is a noun.

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