— marasmic , adj. — marasmoid , adj.
/meuh raz"meuhs/ , n. Pathol.
malnutrition occurring in infants and young children, caused by insufficient intake of calories or protein and characterized by thinness, dry skin, poor muscle development, and irritability.
[ 1650-60; marasmós a wasting away, akin to maraínein to weaken, waste away ]