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[えい()·よう()·しっ()·ちょう(調)]
eiyoushicchou
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 栄養失調

noun, no adjective
  1. malnutrition

Definition and Synonyms for 栄養失調

Malnourishment not having enough food to develop or function normally
Synonyms: 栄養不良, 栄養失調
Malnutrition a state of poor nutrition
Synonyms: 栄養失調
Malnutrition can result from insufficient or excessive or unbalanced diet or from inability to absorb foods
Synonyms: 栄養失調

Meanings for each kanji in 栄養失調

» flourish; prosperity; honor; glory; splendor
» foster; bring up; rear; develop; nurture
» lose; error; fault; disadvantage; loss
» tune; tone; meter; key (music); writing style; prepare; exorcise; investigate

Categories 栄養失調 is a member of

Hungriness a physiological need for food
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Deficiency Disease any disease caused by a lack of an essential nutrient (as a vitamin or mineral)
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 栄養失調

Sample Sentences for 栄養失調

Half a million children still face malnutrition in Niger.

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