deficiency

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(di-fĭsh′ĕn-sē )

[L. deficere, to lack]
Less than the normal amount; a lack.
deficient (di-fĭsh′ĕnt), adj.

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(di-fĭsh′ĕn-sē )

[L. deficere, to lack]
Less than the normal amount; a lack.
deficient (di-fĭsh′ĕnt), adj.

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