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German
Etymology
Ultimately from Ancient Greek μᾰρασμός (marasmós).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /maˈʁasmus/
- Hyphenation: Ma‧ras‧mus
Noun
Marasmus m (strong, genitive Marasmus, plural Marasmen)
- (medicine) marasmus
Declension
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