marasmus

• Медицинское состояние, характеризующееся тяжелым недоеданием и истощением, особенно у детей, возникающее из-за недостаточного потребления пищи, нарушения всасывания или метаболических расстройств.

A medical condition characterized by severe malnutrition and emaciation, particularly in children, resulting from insufficient food intake, malabsorption, or metabolic disorders.

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1. Severe MalnutritionC2formalmedical

   A severe form of malnutrition characterized by extreme wasting of body tissues, especially in young children, due to a deficiency of calories and protein.

   Тяжелая форма недоедания

   • The child was diagnosed with marasmus after months of inadequate food intake.
   • Marasmus is common in regions suffering from famine and poverty.
   • Treatment for marasmus involves a gradual reintroduction of nutrients.

   Synonymscachexiaemaciationinanitionwasting