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undernutrition

American

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

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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undernutrition

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

From Slate ● Aug. 23, 2024

The new model, Cowardin said, should help scientists better understand the underlying biological causes of stunted growth and other harmful effects of undernutrition in developing counties.

From Science Daily ● May 10, 2024

Being overweight, even obese, does not protect against undernutrition.

From Salon ● Feb. 13, 2024

More than 43.4% of the country's children under 5 years of age are suffering from nutrition problems, according to the report released in October, with 42.9% suffering from some form of undernutrition.

From Reuters ● Jan. 18, 2023

Deficient general undernutrition leads to rapid decline in its weight.

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

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