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Definition of Marasmus
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Marasmus: Wasting away, as occurs with children who have kwashiorkor. Also called cachexia, is usually a result of protein and calorie deficiency.