A form of severe protein malnutrition characterized by edema and an enlarged liver with fatty infiltrates. It is caused by sufficient calorie intake, but with insufficient protein consumption, which distinguishes it from marasmus.
kwashiorkor
Kwashiorkor cases occur in areas of famine or poor food supply.
KAHULUGAN SA TAGALOG
kwashiorkor: malnutrisyon sanhi ng kakulangan sa protina, lalo na sa mga batà sa tropiko
