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refeeding

noun/riːˈfiːdɪŋ/

C2CEFR level
80/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

The reintroduction of nutrition after a period of starvation, which can trigger dangerous shifts in electrolytes.

In a severely malnourished patient we increase calories slowly to avoid refeeding complications.

Topic: Dietetics & nutrition in Medical English

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