Dictionary
Thesaurus
Encyclopedia
Translator
Web
Popular Searches
Nearby Words

marasmoid

 - 4 dictionary results

ma⋅ras⋅mus

  [muh-raz-muhs]
Use marasmoid in a Sentence
–noun Pathology.
malnutrition occurring in infants and young children, caused by insufficient intake of calories or protein and characterized by thinness, dry skin, poor muscle development, and irritability.
Origin:
1650–60; < NL < Gk marasmós a wasting away, akin to maraínein to weaken, waste away

Related forms:
ma⋅ras⋅mic, adjective
ma⋅ras⋅moid, adjective
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2009.
Cite This Source Link To marasmoid
Word Origin & History

marasmus 
1656, Mod.L., "wasting away of the body," from Gk. marasmos "a wasting away, withering, decay," from marainein "to quench, weaken, wither," from PIE base *mer- "to rub away, harm" (cf. Skt. mrnati "crushes, bruises").
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
Cite This Source
Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: ma·ras·mus
Pronunciation: m&-'raz-m&s
Function: noun
: a condition of chronic undernourishment occurring especially inchildren and usually caused by a diet deficient in calories and proteins but sometimes by disease (as congenital syphilis) or parasitic infection called also athrepsia
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Cite This Source
Medical Dictionary

marasmus ma·ras·mus (mə-rāz'məs)
n.
Chronic wasting of body tissues, especially in young children, commonly due to prolonged dietary deficiency of protein and calories. Also called athrepsia.

ma·ras'mic adj.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Cite This Source
Search another word or see marasmoid on Thesaurus | Reference
FacebookTwitterFollow us:
Partner Sites:
Ask AnswersEviteExpediaHotelsHotwireLife123LiveDailyMy Way