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deficiency disease

 

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Noun deficiency disease has 1 sense
  1. deficiency disease - any disease caused by a lack of an essential nutrient (as a vitamin or mineral)
    --1 is a kind of
    disease
    --1 has particulars: malnutrition; zinc deficiency

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Deficiency Disease

A deficiency disease refers to a health condition that occurs due to insufficient intake or absorption of essential nutrients in the body.

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Noun:

1. Micronutrient Deficiency Disease: A medical condition caused by the inadequate intake or absorption of essential vitamins and minerals in the body. It can lead to various diseases such as scurvy, rickets, or beriberi.

Example sentence: The lack of vitamin C in the diet can result in scurvy, a deficiency disease characterized by weakness and gum bleeding.

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