Mesh term Deficiency Diseases
Browse to parent terms:Malnutrition
Description
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)Browse to child terms:
Avitaminosis
Magnesium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Protein Deficiency
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