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Deficiency Diseases

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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Tree Number(s): C18.654.521.500

MeSH Unique ID: D003677

Entry Terms:

  • Deficiency Disease
  • Disease, Deficiency
  • Diseases, Deficiency

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