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MACRONUTRIENT
MALABSORPTION
MALIGNANT
MALNUTRITION
MANOMETER
MARASMUS
MBD
MCFA
MCT
MENINGITIS
METALLOENZYME
MICELLE
MICRONUTRIENTS
MID-AXILLA
MITOCHONDRIA
MOLECULAR WEIGHT
MUCOSA
MUCOSITIS
MUCUS
MARASMUS PRINT

Gradual, progressive wasting of the body, occurring mainly in young children, caused by protein and energy depletion. Characterized by growth retardation and progressive wasting of subcutaneous fat and muscle. See also KWASHIORKOR.