(hī'pō-prō'tē-in-o'sis, -prō'tēn-), A condition, especially in children, due to a dietary deficiency of protein; characterized by anorexia, vomiting, growth retardation, anemia, and increased susceptibility to infections.
hy·po·pro·te·in·o·sis
(hī'pō-prō'tē-in-o'sis, -prō'tēn-) A condition, especially in children, due to a dietary deficiency of protein.