noun
malnutrition
mal-noo-TRIHSH-uhn
noun
1
A condition caused by not getting enough of the right nutrients.
"Malnutrition remains a serious problem in parts of the developing world."
"The clinic treats children suffering from malnutrition."
How to Use Malnutrition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe medical term for not being properly fed — either too little food, or food lacking key nutrients.
Word Forms
malnutritions plural
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Etymology
From mal- ("bad") plus "nutrition."