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Deficiency
Definition(s)
In medicine, a shortage of a substance needed by the body.
Definition from: National Cancer Institute
dictionary
Related discussion in the Handbook
What are the different ways in which a genetic condition can be inherited?
How are genetic conditions and genes named?
See also
Understanding Medical Terminology
.
Published: February 18, 2013