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deficiency disease
1. Med any condition, such as pellagra, beriberi, or scurvy, produced by a lack of vitamins or other essential substances 2. Botany any disease caused by lack of essential minerals deficiency disease [də′fish·ən·sē di‚zēz] (medicine) Any disease resulting from a dietary deficiency of minerals, vitamins, or essential nutrients. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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