adjective
- resembling or characteristic of marasmus; showing signs of severe malnutrition or wasting
Usage: medical; technical
Examples
- The child's marasmoid appearance indicated severe protein-energy malnutrition.
- Doctors observed marasmoid features in patients suffering from prolonged starvation.
- The marasmoid condition required immediate nutritional intervention.
- Marasmoid wasting is a serious concern in regions affected by famine.