Kwashiorkor designates a specific type of malnutrition -- that of not getting nearly enough protein. Although kwashiorkor is very rare in Americans, up to half of the nationâs elderly population may be at risk for it.
conferee. 1  a person on whom something is conferred, especially the recipient of an academic degree. 2  a person, group, etc., that confers or takes part in a conference.
confer verb (TALK) âº [ 1  I ] to exchange ideas on a particular subject, often in order to reach a decision on what action to take: âº [ 2  T ] to give an official title, honour, or advantage to someone: âº [ 3  I ] to talk together and exchange ideas, often with the intention of reaching a decision about something: