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marasmus

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noun

IPA: /məˈɹæz.məs/

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The correct spelling is marasmus. Any wasting disease, especially a severe loss of body weight, in children, caused by malnutrition or the inability to digest protein

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  1. 1.Any wasting disease, especially a severe loss of body weight, in children, caused by malnutrition or the inability to digest protein

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