Avitaminosis

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  • noun. A disease, such as scurvy, beriberi, or pellagra, caused by deficiency of one or more essential vitamins.
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  • noun. Any disease which is caused by vitamin deficiency.
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  • noun. any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins
  • Word Usage
    "Drinking affects several body processes: it gives general intoxication, dehydration, changes electrolyte, acid-alkali, protein and brain neiromediator balances, creates avitaminosis."