There is not enough of whatever the subject is. For example, one who is iron deficient does not have enough iron in their body and should probably take an iron supplement.
Deficiency refers to a lack or insufficiency of something that is required for proper functioning or health. It can apply to various aspects such as essential nutrients in the body, resources, or skills needed to accomplish a task.
The root word of deficiency is "deficient," which comes from the Latin word "deficiens," meaning "failing" or "lacking."
No, "deficiency" is not a suffix. It is a noun that refers to a lack or scarcity of something.
Filled up; with no part or element lacking; free from deficiency; entire; perfect; consummate., Finished; ended; concluded; completed; as, the edifice is complete., Having all the parts or organs which belong to it or to the typical form; having calyx, corolla, stamens, and pistil., To bring to a state in which there is no deficiency; to perfect; to consummate; to accomplish; to fulfill; to finish; as, to complete a task, or a poem; to complete a course of education.
The abstract noun of "deficient" is "deficiency," which refers to a lack or insufficiency of something.
The doctor said I have a vitamin "C" deficiency because I eat too many cookies, but I think he meant 'cookie' deficiency!
Thrombocytopenia is the medical term meaning deficiency of platelets. -penia is the combining form meaning deficiency.
Thrombocytopenia is the medical term meaning a deficiency of clotting cells. -penia is the combining form meaning deficiency.
Granulocytopenia is the medical term meaning deficiency of granulocytes.
Thrombocytopenia is the medical term meaning deficiency of platelets. -penia is the combining form meaning shortage.
Neutropenia
Hypothyroidism.
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Deficiency means when you lack something for e.g There diet is deficient in vitaminsThe correct spelling is deficiency. The meaning of deficiency is a shortage or a lack. It can also mean a shortcoming or a failing.
The meaning of cardiovascular deficiency is that there is a problem in your heart, lungs and/or blood flow system. answered by a 7th grader...a smart one too! Just learned about this last year.
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome