Deficiency

usgb/dɪˈfɪʃnsi/
noun

Not having enough of something.

Vitamin C deficiency can cause several health issues.
Visual representation of "deficiency" - Not having enough of something.

Often appears as...

  • vitamin deficiency
  • mineral deficiency
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Common Pairings

Often used with 'vitamin' and 'mineral', to describe health-related lacks.

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She's been diagnosed with a mineral deficiency.
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Quantifiable Lack

It implies you can measure what is missing.

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A deficiency of three units was noted in stock.
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Negative Consequence

Use 'deficiency' when the lack of something leads to negative outcomes.

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A deficiency in attendance could lead to course failure.
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