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protein-calorie malnutrition [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dietetics
DEF

Pathological conditions arising from inadequate quantity of food which is nutritionally deficient as it usually lacks protein. (From source a).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Diététique
DEF

État pathologique résultant d'un déficit simultané de protéines et de calories ainsi que de carences vitaminiques.

Spanish

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