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The disease caused by protein deficiency is

Answer 1

Answer:

Kwashiorkor is a disease caused by protein deficiency.

It is an osmotic imbalance in the gastro-intestinal system causing swelling of the gut diagnosed as an edema or retention of water.

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Answer 2

Answer:

$Kwashiorkar:$

● Kwashiorkor is a severe form of malnutrition associated with a deficiency in dietary protein.

● The extreme lack of protein causes an osmotic imbalance in the gastro-intestinal system causing swelling of the gut diagnosed as an edema or retention of water.