Kwashiorkor

Synonyms of kwashiorkor

• malnutrition
• nutritional deficiency
• protein malnutrition

Antonyms of kwashiorkor

• healthy
• well-nourished
• adequately nourished

Collocations of kwashiorkor

severe malnutrition

Frequency: 70 %

The child was suffering from severe malnutrition, leading to kwashiorkor.

protein deficiency

Frequency: 65 %

Kwashiorkor is a condition caused by protein deficiency in the diet.

malnourished child

Frequency: 60 %

The clinic provided aid to a malnourished child with symptoms of kwashiorkor.

swollen belly

Frequency: 50 %

One of the visible signs of kwashiorkor is a swollen belly due to fluid retention.

nutrient deficiency

Frequency: 45 %

Kwashiorkor is often a result of nutrient deficiency in the diet.

Idiomatic Expressions for kwashiorkor

• Phrase: kwashiorkor diet
  Meaning: a diet lacking essential nutrients
  Usage: The orphanage had to provide a balanced diet to prevent the children from developing a kwashiorkor diet.