kwashiorkor

Noun

Meaning

severe malnutrition in children resulting from a diet excessively high in carbohydrates and low in protein

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

rickets scurvy dermatitis anaemia pellagra goitre anemia beriberi marasmus goiter night blindness malnourishment nutritional deficiency nutritional imbalance nutritional deprivation
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Hypernyms

malnutrition

Examples

Extreme fluid retention observed in individuals suffering from kwashiorkor is a direct result of irregularities in the lymphatic system and an indication of capillary exchange. Source: Internet

Kwashiorkor and marasmus are childhood disorders caused by lack of dietary protein. Source: Internet

Causes Child in the United States with symptoms of Kwashiorkor. Source: Internet

This means in patients suffering from kwashiorkor, protein must be introduced back into the diet gradually. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Kwanzaa Kwara Kwarteng kwashiorkored kwashiorkoric Kwasi