undernourishment
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərˈnɜːrɪʃmənt/
Definition
A state of being in poor health caused by a lack of sufficient food or essential nutrients over a long period.
Examples
Prolonged undernourishment can lead to severe developmental delays in young children.
The humanitarian organization focused its efforts on reducing undernourishment in the war-torn region.
Medical experts warned that the patient's weakness was a direct result of chronic undernourishment.
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