anamnia

/əˈnæmniə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which a person’s tissues or organs are not receiving enough nutrients, often due to a lack of blood flow or a disorder affecting the intestines.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with anamnia, a condition that required immediate treatment to prevent further organ damage.”

Synonyms

  • malabsorption
  • protein-energy malnutrition

Antonyms

  • hypertrophy
  • overnutrition