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kwashiorkor

/kwɑːʃiːˈɔːrkɔːr/ noun · British & US

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What does kwashiorkor mean?

noun

A severe form of malnutrition caused by a lack of protein in the diet, often resulting in swelling of the abdomen and other symptoms.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the child with kwashiorkor due to the lack of protein in her diet."

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Words that share this root

marasmus protein-energy malnutrition kwashiorkor-like syndrome protein deficiency

What's another word for kwashiorkor?

malnutrition protein deficiency kwashiorkor-like syndrome marasmus protein-energy malnutrition

What's the opposite of kwashiorkor?

overnutrition obesity

Rhymes with kwashiorkor

corporator decorator negator regulator