Deficiency

/dɪfˈɪʃənsi/

/dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

Deficiency

the state or condition of lacking or having an inadequate amount or quality of something

synonyms : inadequacy

an existing weakness or fault in someone or something

Examples

1. Innate disorders include phagocyte and complement deficiencies.

2. Vitamin D deficiency can cause insomnia, muscle fatigue, weakness, and hair loss.

3. Magnesium deficiency can cause both fatigue and hair loss.

4. Can zinc deficiency really cause stunted growth?