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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. metabolic diseases
  6. refeeding syndrome
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. animal and human health
  3. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. metabolic diseases
  6. refeeding syndrome
  1. Fields of Study
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. metabolic diseases
  6. refeeding syndrome
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. metabolic diseases
  6. refeeding syndrome
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. diseases and disorders (animal and human)
  4. noninfectious diseases
  5. metabolic diseases
  6. refeeding syndrome

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refeeding syndrome

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Definition

  • Information A condition of metabolic imbalance that is caused by complications of initially feeding a severely malnourished patient too aggressively. Usually occurring within the first 5 days of refeeding, this syndrome is characterized by water-electrolyte imbalance; glucose intolerance; cardiac arrhythmias; and diarrhea.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2016

    Type: Concept definition

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