Marasmus: A form of malnutrition caused by a severe deficiency of both protein and calories. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Marasmus is available below.
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The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.
Some of the clinical trials listed on ClinicalTrials.gov for Marasmus include:
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Extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children); can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders - (Source - WordNet 2.1)
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