Malnutrition

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-005108",
  "term": "Malnutrition",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A condition caused by not getting enough calories or the right amount of key nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, that are needed for health. Malnutrition may occur when there is a lack of nutrients in the diet or when the body cannot absorb nutrients from food. Cancer and cancer treatment may cause malnutrition.",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/malnutrition/"
}