Desiccation
Desiccation noun - The process of extracting moisture.
Marasmus and desiccation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Marasmus" instead a noun "Desiccation".
Marasmus
Marasmus noun - Extreme malnutrition and emaciation (especially in children); can result from inadequate intake of food or from malabsorption or metabolic disorders.
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Synonyms for Marasmus
Desiccation and marasmus are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Desiccation" instead a noun "Marasmus".
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Related pairs
- decay and desiccation
- decay and marasmus
- blight and desiccation
- blight and marasmus
- contraction and desiccation
- contraction and marasmus
- fungus and desiccation
- fungus and marasmus
- withering and desiccation
- withering and marasmus
- putrefaction and desiccation
- putrefaction and marasmus
- famine and desiccation
- famine and marasmus
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