Collocations with "deficiency"

9 collocations found

vitamin deficiency

A lack or shortage of a necessary vitamin.

vitamin8.5
calcium deficiency

A condition where the body does not have enough calcium, which can lead to health problems like osteoporosis.

calcium7.2
nutritional deficiency

a lack of essential nutrients in the body

nutritional7.2
dietary deficiency

A lack of necessary vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients in one's diet.

dietary7.0
iron deficiency

a medical condition of having too little iron in the body

iron7.0
nutrient deficiency

A lack or shortage of a nutrient essential for health and growth.

nutrient7.0
protein deficiency

A medical condition caused by not having enough protein in one's diet.

protein6.9
hormone deficiency

a condition where the body does not produce enough of a particular hormone

hormone6.8
induce a deficiency

to cause a lack or shortage of something necessary

induce5.3