malnutrition
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A harmful condition caused by not eating enough of the right nutrients.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
undernourishment
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The charity provides food aid to children suffering from _____."
Answer: malnutrition
In your own words, what does "malnutrition" mean?
A harmful condition caused by not eating enough of the right nutrients.
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