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Kwashiorkor

Kwashiorkor Meaning & Definition
Kwashiorkor Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Kwashiorkor?

[n] severe malnutrition in children resulting from a diet excessively high in carbohydrates and low in protein

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See Also | malnutrition

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