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Undernourishment

Scientific Definition:

Undernourishment refers to a state of insufficient intake or absorption of essential nutrients required for proper functioning and growth of the body.

Senses and Usages:

Noun (General):

1. The condition of not receiving an adequate amount of necessary nutrients, vitamins, and minerals.

Example sentence: The persistent undernourishment of children in the poverty-stricken region raised concerns about their overall health and development.

Noun (Statistics):

1. A measurement or percentage indicating the number of individuals within a population suffering from malnutrition.

Example sentence: The new study revealed that undernourishment had increased by 10% in the past year due to the economic downturn.

Adjective:

1. Characterized by inadequate nourishment or poor nutrition.

Example sentence: The undernourishment index helped identify regions with high levels of malnutrition.

Verb:

1. The act of keeping oneself or others from receiving proper nourishment.

Example sentence: Unfortunately, many families in this region have to undernourish themselves in order to afford other basic necessities.