Meaning of marasmus in English

1. Pronunciation

   /məˈræzməs/

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1. Noun

   marasmus

   Etymology

   mid 17th century: modern Latin, from Greek marasmos‘withering’, from marainein‘wither’

   Definitions

   1. extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children)

   Examples

   • « can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders »