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Marasmus


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Severe wasting in small children. The child looks pale, old and wizened and is highly susceptible to infection. It may be caused by undernourishment, malabsorption or chronic
marasmus /ma·ras·mus/ (mah-raz´mus) a form of protein-energy malnutrition predominantly due to prolonged severe caloric deficit, chiefly occurring in the first year of life
noun Pathology. malnutrition occurring in infants and young children, caused by insufficient intake of calories or protein and characterized by thinness, dry skin, poor muscle
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Marasmus is one component of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM), the other being kwashiorkor. It is a severe form of malnutrition caused by inadequate intake of protein and calories
Britannica online encyclopedia article on marasmus:a form of protein-energy malnutrition occurring chiefly among very young children in developing countries, particularly under
ma·ras·mus   (m-r z m s) n. A progressive wasting of the body, occurring chiefly in young children and associated with insufficient intake or malabsorption of food.
Overview: Introduction Background Marasmus is 1 of the 3 forms of serious protein-energy malnutrition (PEM). The other 2 are kwashiorkor (KW) and marasmic KW. These forms of
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