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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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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