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undernourished
adjective un·der·nour·ished \ˌən-dər-ˈnər-isht, -ˈnə-risht\
: not getting enough food or not getting enough healthy food for good health and growth
Full Definition of UNDERNOURISHED
1
: supplied with less than the minimum amount of the foods essential for sound health and growth
2
: poorly supplied with vital elements or qualities <undernourished independent libraries>
— un·der·nour·ish·ment \-ˈnər-ish-mənt, -ˈnə-rish-\ noun
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First Known Use of UNDERNOURISHED
1910
UNDERNOURISHMENT Defined for Kids
undernourished
adjective un·der·nour·ished \ˌən-dər-ˈnər-isht\
Definition of UNDERNOURISHED for Kids
: given too little food for proper health and growth
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undernourished
adjective un·der·nour·ished \ˌən-dər-ˈnər-isht, -ˈnə-risht\
Medical Definition of UNDERNOURISHED
: supplied with less than the minimum amount of the foods essential for sound health and growth
—un·der·nour·ish·ment \-ˈnər-ish-mənt, -ˈnə-rish-\ noun
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