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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

malnutrition

/mælnʌɪˈtrɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does malnutrition mean?

noun

A condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much such that the diet causes health problems. It can also refer to a lack of proper nutrition.

Example

"The doctor warned the mother that her child was suffering from malnutrition due to a lack of essential vitamins."

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