malnourishment

/ˌmælˈnɜrɪʃmənt/
noun
  1. The condition of being malnourished; poor health caused by not having enough food or the right kind of food.
    • Doctors treated the child for severe malnourishment.
    • Malnourishment can weaken the immune system and lead to disease.
    • The charity works to prevent malnourishment in developing countries.
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