DEFICIENCY DISEASE
\dɪfˈɪʃənsi dɪzˈiːz], \dɪfˈɪʃənsi dɪzˈiːz], \d_ɪ_f_ˈɪ_ʃ_ə_n_s_i d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z]\
Definitions of DEFICIENCY DISEASE
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A condition produced by dietary or metabolic deficiency. The term includes all diseases caused by an insufficient supply of essential nutrients, i.e., protein (or amino acids), vitamins, and minerals. It also includes an inadequacy of calories. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Stedman, 25th ed)
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- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.
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