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Kwashiorkor

Noun CEFR C1
kwɒʃ.iˈɔː.kɔː

Definitions

A form of malnutrition, found in children, caused by dietary insufficiency of protein in combination with a high-carbohydrate diet.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

3 more languages
Bahasa Indonesiabusung laparkwasiorkor

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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