Meaning & use
malnutrition
A condition caused by not eating enough, or not eating a balanced enough diet, to stay healthy.
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Malnutrition remains a serious problem in regions affected by famine.
The clinic screens children for signs of malnutrition during routine checkups.
A note on using this word
Malnutrition can result from too little food or an unbalanced diet, and can occur alongside obesity when nutrients, not calories, are lacking.
Words with a similar meaning
undernourishment
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