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faim chronique [1 record]

Record 1 2016-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dietetics
  • Hygiene and Health
DEF

A state [that lasts] for a prolonged period of time [and that is defined as] the inability to acquire enough food ... to meet dietary energy requirements.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Diététique
  • Hygiène et santé
DEF

État prolongé dans lequel une personne ne parvient pas à se procurer suffisamment de nourriture [...] pour satisfaire [ses] besoins énergétiques alimentaires.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Dietética
  • Higiene y Salud
DEF

Estado de duración prolongada en el que una persona no es capaz de adquirir alimentos suficientes [...] para satisfacer [sus] necesidades de energía alimentaria.

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