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Deficiency
01
the state or condition of lacking or having an inadequate amount or quality of something
02
an existing weakness or fault in someone or something
Example
Iron deficiency can affect hematocrit.
Iodine deficiency can result from insufficient intake of iodine-rich foods.
A yellowing of the leaves can betoken a nutrient deficiency in the soil.
Diabetes pathogenesis involves insulin resistance or deficiency.
Her consistent fatigue was symptomatic of iron deficiency.
