malnutrition — a condition resulting from inadequate or unbalanced nutrition
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a condition resulting from inadequate or unbalanced nutrition
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmælnuˈtrɪʃən/
Korean meaning: 부적절하거나 균형 잡히지 않은 영양으로 인한 상태, 영양실조
Korean pronunciation: 맬-뉴-트리-션 (강세: 트리)
Example Sentences
- The celebrity claimed that her extreme diet caused malnutrition, but her Instagram was full of pizza photos.
- My college student budget led to malnutrition - I survived on ramen for three months straight.
- UNICEF works tirelessly to combat malnutrition in vulnerable populations worldwide.
malnutrition
NOUN//ˌmælnuˈtrɪʃən//
a condition resulting from inadequate or unbalanced nutrition
Poor nutrition affects health badly
Choosing between tuition and nutrition - malnutrition shouldn't be the cost of education
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🌳Etymology
Origin
프랑스어에서 온 말로, '나쁜'을 뜻하는 mal-과 '영양'을 의미하는 nutrition이 합쳐진 단어입니다. 마치 나쁜 영양 상태를 표현하는 의학 용어로 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“The celebrity claimed that her extreme diet caused malnutrition, but her Instagram was full of pizza photos.”
“My college student budget led to malnutrition - I survived on ramen for three months straight.”
“UNICEF works tirelessly to combat malnutrition in vulnerable populations worldwide.”
“The doctor explained that malnutrition doesn't just mean not eating enough - it can also mean eating the wrong foods.”
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