Insufficiency

/ɪnsəfˈɪʃənsi/

/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənˌsi/

Insufficiency

lack of an adequate quantity or number

synonyms : deficiency

(pathology) inability of a bodily part or organ to function normally

a lack of competence

synonyms : inadequacy

Examples

1. Acute adrenal insufficiency could cause a temporary coma.

2. Number one, you have feelings of insufficiency.

3. The government measures food insufficiency more frequently than food insecurity with what's called the Census Household Pulse Survey.

4. Cerebral forms and adrenal insufficiency are very rare in females.