noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
malnutrition; nutritional deficiency
Medical and general term for a state of poor nutrition, often due to insufficient or unbalanced food intake. Can be used as a noun or with の to modify another noun.
発展途上国では栄養失調が深刻な問題だ。
Malnutrition is a serious problem in developing countries.
栄養失調の子供たちに支援が必要だ。
Support is needed for children suffering from malnutrition.