avitaminosis

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(ā′vīt′ə mi nō′sis)

noun pl. avitaminoses

any disease caused by a deficiency of vitamins

Origin: a- + vitamin + -osis

See avitaminosis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. a·vi·ta·min·o·ses (-sēz)
A disease, such as scurvy, beriberi, or pellagra, caused by deficiency of one or more essential vitamins.

Related Forms:

  • a·viˌta·min·otˈic (-nŏtˈĭk) adjective

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