malnutrition

noun

Definition of malnutritionnext
as in starvation
the unhealthy condition that results from not eating enough food or not eating enough healthy food; poor nutrition a program to help poor children suffering from malnutrition

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Recent Examples of malnutrition About 500,000 children in Yemen under the age of 5 suffer from severe acute malnutrition, according to the group. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 In northern Gaza, children died from malnutrition and dehydration. — Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026 That includes 433,000 children expected to suffer severe acute malnutrition, the form carrying the greatest risk of death. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 Cholera and malnutrition cases are increasing, access to trauma care is more difficult and some hospitals have shortages of surgical and other supplies, the World Health Organization said this week. — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for malnutrition
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starvation
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  • Some said the town was on the verge of starvation and residents were relying on homegrown produce to survive.
    — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
  • These included important reporting about resignations, behind-the-scenes arguments, and diplomatic cables about matters such as mass starvation in Gaza.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of starvation

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“Malnutrition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/malnutrition. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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