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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.

First recorded in 1895–1900; under- + nutrition

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

From Slate • Aug. 23, 2024

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

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2024

It underscores the need for comprehensive strategies to address undernutrition and its ripple effects on health.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2023

"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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