malnutrition

/ˌmæl.nuˈtɹɪʃ.ən/

mæl · NUTɹꞮƩ · ən (3 syllables)

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Definition

A lack of adequate nourishment.

Etymology

From mal- + nutrition.

Example Sentences

  • "It is predictable that some of these infections occur in individuals immunocompromised by malnutrition or underlying disease (notably cancer or AIDS) or by immunosuppressive therapy."
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