noun
- Plural of marasmus; a form of severe malnutrition characterized by wasting of body tissues, especially in infants and young children.
Usage: Medical/clinical term; Often used in pediatrics and public health contexts
Examples
- The clinic treated several cases of marasmuses in the refugee camp.
- Marasmuses and kwashiorkor are both forms of severe protein-calorie malnutrition.
- Children suffering from marasmuses show visible muscle and fat loss.
- Public health programs aim to prevent marasmuses in developing regions.
- The doctor diagnosed marasmuses in the malnourished infants.