Kwashiorkor

Kwashiorkor is severe protein malnutrition marked by abdominal distension, peripheral edema, round face, muscle atrophy, and hepatomegaly.

Kwashiorkor is severe protein malnutrition marked by abdominal distension, peripheral edema, round face, muscle atrophy, and hepatomegaly.

Pronounced Kwash-your-core, i.e., "Your core" is distended.

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