malnutrition
noun
mal·nu·tri·tion
ˌmal-nu̇-ˈtri-shən 
-nyu̇-
: faulty nutrition due to inadequate or unbalanced intake of nutrients or their impaired assimilation or utilization
Examples of malnutrition in a Sentence
a program to help poor children suffering from malnutrition
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And dietitians are sharing concerns about malnutrition and muscle wasting.
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Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
As the result of the persistent violence, the region is contending with a mass displacement crisis, in addition to other health issues including malaria, measles and malnutrition.
—Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Prior to being released, Timmy reportedly suffered from a severe skin condition due to being in low-salinity water for weeks and malnutrition.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Throughout the farewell segment, the 58-year-old journalist, who was hired in 2007, reminisced about some career highlights, such as speaking with Holocaust survivors, along with people battling malnutrition in Niger, and interviewing A-listers including Lady Gaga and Prince Harry.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
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Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
As the result of the persistent violence, the region is contending with a mass displacement crisis, in addition to other health issues including malaria, measles and malnutrition.
—Larry Madowo, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Prior to being released, Timmy reportedly suffered from a severe skin condition due to being in low-salinity water for weeks and malnutrition.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Throughout the farewell segment, the 58-year-old journalist, who was hired in 2007, reminisced about some career highlights, such as speaking with Holocaust survivors, along with people battling malnutrition in Niger, and interviewing A-listers including Lady Gaga and Prince Harry.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
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“Malnutrition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/malnutrition. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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malnutrition
noun
mal·nu·tri·tion
ˌmal-n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-ən
: faulty nutrition especially due to inadequate intake of nutrients
Medical Definition
malnutrition
noun
mal·nu·tri·tion
ˌmal-n(y)u̇-ˈtrish-ən
: faulty nutrition due to inadequate or unbalanced intake of nutrients or their impaired assimilation or utilization
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