Translations for malnourishment in the English»Spanish Dictionary

malnourishment [Am ˌmælˈnərɪʃmənt, Brit malˈnʌrɪʃm(ə)nt] N U

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malnourishment

desnutrición f

to suffer from malnourishment

sufrir or padecer de desnutrición

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Emaciation is caused by severe malnourishment and starvation. en.wikipedia.org

Or maybe, malnourishment and vitamin deficiency left her so vulnerable, so wasted, a simple fall might have been lethal. edmontonjournal.com

The malnourishment associated with emaciation has been referred to as inanition, while infection by parasites has been described as adulteration. en.wikipedia.org

The underlying starvation, malnourishment, and usually dehydration, associated with emaciation, affect and are harmful to organ systems throughout the body. en.wikipedia.org

When they do occur, symptoms include abdominal pain and/or distension; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; decreased appetite and malnourishment. en.wikipedia.org

The rationing system was stringent but badly mismanaged, leading to pronounced malnourishment, black markets and hostility to state management of the food supply. en.wikipedia.org

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