Deficiency Diseases [karenční nemoci]

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karenční choroby

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Definition

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)

Annotation
general or unspecified; prefer /defic with specific Category D terms; do not confuse with NUTRITION DISORDERS: DEFICIENCY DISEASES results from deficient intake
DUI
D003677 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0005753