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1. (n.) marasmus
malnutrition occurring in infants and young children, caused by insufficient intake of calories or protein and characterized by thinness, dry skin, poor muscle development, and irritability.
Etymology: (1650–60; < NL < Gk marasmós a wasting away, akin to maraínein to weaken)
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1. (noun) marasmus
extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children); can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders
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1. (noun) marasmus
a wasting of flesh without fever or apparent disease; a kind of consumption; atrophy; phthisis
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