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starvation

/stɑːˈveɪʃən/
Meanings

  • the state of being deprived of a necessitous thing, especially food

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  1. Star () : A luminous spherical body that is in the astronomical observable universe and originates from stellar evolution.

  2. Stare () : To look at something or someone for a long time without blinking or moving the eyes.

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starvation , starvations , starvation wages , starvation diet
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Old English scara, scarian meaning 'a stripping, scouring, or plundering' and is used figuratively to mean 'a state of being deprived'.

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  1. Starvation is the leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for an estimated 7 to 8 million deaths annually.

  2. In extreme cases of starvation, the body may enter a state of hibernation or torpor, during which the metabolic rate is significantly reduced, allowing the body to conserve energy and prolong survival.

  3. Historically, starvation has been used as a weapon of war, a tool of political manipulation, and even as a religious practice. For example, during the Siege of Leningrad, which lasted from September 1941 to January 1944, the civilian population was subjected to severe food shortages and rationing, resulting in widespread malnutrition, disease, and death.

  4. There are several famous cases of individuals who have survived extreme conditions of starvation, often referred to as 'The Famine Survivors'. For example, there is the story of 'The Boy Who Lived on Water', who supposedly survived for several months by drinking only water, without any solid food. Another famous case is that of 'The Woman Who Lived on Sunlight', who supposedly survived for several years by absorbing only sunlight, without any solid food or water. However, it is important to note that the veracity of these stories has been the subject of much debate and skepticism, and there is currently no scientific evidence to support the claims made in these stories.

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  1. Malnutrition: A condition caused by insufficient, imbalanced, or inadequate intake or absorption of essential nutrients, including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, and minerals, required for normal growth, development, and maintenance of the body's structure and functions.

  2. Nutritional Deficiency: A condition caused by insufficient, imbalanced, or inadequate intake or absorption of essential nutrients, including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, and minerals, required for normal growth, development, and maintenance of the body's structure and functions.

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In various cultures and historical periods, starvation has been used as a form of punishment, political manipulation, or even as a religious practice. It has also been a common theme in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression.

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