Synonyms for Malnutrition

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Definition

Malnutrition is a condition that results from eating a diet in which certain nutrients are lacking, in excess, or in the wrong proportions.

Synonyms & similar words

undernourishment starvation hunger deficiency inadequacy insufficiency deprivation want scarcity shortage lack privation need craving famine drought barrenness emptiness

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