Severe Malnutrition Characterized by Failure to Grow and Develop, Edema

question 62

Short Answer

Severe malnutrition characterized by failure to grow and develop, edema, changes in the pigmentation of hair and skin, fatty liver, anemia, and apathy is called ____________________

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Seasonal Affective Disorder

A type of depression that occurs at a specific time of the year, usually during winter, when there is less natural sunlight.

Cyclical Depressive Pattern

A form of depression marked by phases of significant depressive symptoms that come and go in a recurring, predictable pattern.

Winter Blues Syndrome

Another term for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression related to changes in seasons, especially prevalent during the winter months.