marasmus

• État médical caractérisé par une malnutrition sévère et un épuisement, surtout chez les enfants, résultant d'un apport alimentaire insuffisant, de troubles de l'absorption ou de maladies métaboliques.

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

indénombrable

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.

   Marasme (malnutrition sévère)

   • 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.

   Synonymescachexiaemaciationinanitionwasting