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malnutrition

 

[ mælˌnjuˈtrɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

health

Malnutrition is a condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much such that the diet causes health problems. It can lead to various health issues, including stunted growth, weakened immune system, and even death.

Synonyms

nutritional deficiency, poor nutrition, undernourishment

Examples of usage

  • Children in developing countries often suffer from malnutrition due to lack of access to nutritious food.
  • Severe malnutrition can have long-lasting effects on a person's health.
  • Malnutrition is a major public health concern worldwide.

Translations

Translations of the word "malnutrition" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desnutrição

🇮🇳 कुपोषण

🇩🇪 Mangelernährung

🇮🇩 malnutrisi

🇺🇦 недоїдання

🇵🇱 niedożywienie

🇯🇵 栄養失調

🇫🇷 malnutrition

🇪🇸 desnutrición

🇹🇷 yetersiz beslenme

🇰🇷 영양실조

🇸🇦 سوء التغذية

🇨🇿 podvýživa

🇸🇰 podvýživa

🇨🇳 营养不良

🇸🇮 podhranjenost

🇮🇸 vannæring

🇰🇿 аштық

🇬🇪 მალნუტრიცია

🇦🇿 qida çatışmazlığı

🇲🇽 desnutrición

Etymology

The term 'malnutrition' originated from the French word 'mal' meaning 'bad' and 'nutrition,' which was first used in the mid-19th century. The concept of malnutrition has been recognized for centuries, with historical accounts of famine and starvation leading to widespread malnutrition. In the modern context, malnutrition is a global health issue that affects millions of people, particularly in developing countries.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,589, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.