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Avitaminosis
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Definition
: A condition due to a deficiency of one or more essential vitamins. (Dorland, 27th ed)
includes hypovitaminosis; GEN: prefer specifics: avitaminosis A
Examples
Ascorbic Acid Deficiency
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Vitamin A Deficiency
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Vitamin B Deficiency
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Vitamin D Deficiency
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Vitamin E Deficiency
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Vitamin K Deficiency
Other names
Vitamin Deficiency; Vitamin Deficiencies; Deficiencies, Vitamin; Avitaminoses; Deficiency, Vitamin