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Concept information

Término preferido

kwashiorkor

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information A syndrome produced by severe protein deficiency, usually in children, characterized by retarded growth, changes in skin and hair pigment, edema, and pathologic changes in the liver.

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • marasmic kwashiorkor
  • protein malnutrition
  • sindrome policarencial infantil

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/48620

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