marasmus
/məˈræzməs/noun
उच्चारण मरैज़्मस
सूखा रोग, मरास्मस
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[U] medical
a condition of severe weakness and loss of weight, especially in children, caused by a serious lack of food
सूखा रोग, मरास्मस
- Children with marasmus look extremely thin.
- Marasmus is a form of severe malnutrition.
?Which word?
Do not confuse marasmus (a lack of both energy and protein) and kwashiorkor (mainly a lack of protein).
Marasmus (ऊर्जा और प्रोटीन दोनों की कमी) और kwashiorkor (मुख्यतः प्रोटीन की कमी) को आपस में confuse न करें।