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undernutrition

American

[uhn-der-noo-trish-uhn, -nyoo-] / ˌʌn dər nuˈtrɪʃ ən, -nyu- /

noun

nutritional deficiency resulting from lack of food or from the inability of the body to convert or absorb it.

Etymology

Origin of undernutrition

First recorded in 1895–1900; under- + nutrition

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Example Sentences

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Their immune systems are generally weaker, especially if undernutrition is in the mix.

From Slate • Aug. 23, 2024

A new tool developed at the University of Virginia School of Medicine will help doctors and scientists better understand and overcome childhood undernutrition that contributes to almost half of all deaths of children under 5.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2024

Several studies have shown that undernutrition affects one in ten older people living independently at home.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2024

"To prevent undernutrition in children, we must also address malnutrition in adolescent girls and women," she added.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2023

Deficient general undernutrition leads to rapid decline in its weight.

From The Glands Regulating Personality by Berman, Louis, M.D.

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