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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

General malnutrition due to inadequate intake of calories, proteins and vitamins with loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue, sebostatic dry skin, coarse wrinkling of the skin over the large flexures of the joints

and glutaeochalasis . No edema, no apathy, great appetite.

see also Kwashiorkor

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Balancing protein and vitamin-rich diet.

Last updated on: 07.02.2023