Avitaminosis (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with avitaminosis, a rare disease caused by a severe deficiency of vitamin B12.
- Prolonged reliance on incomplete diets can lead to avitaminosis, particularly among vegans who do not consume enough vitamin B12.
- Malnutrition is often accompanied by avitaminosis, as the body is not receiving the necessary nutrients to function properly.
- Beriberi is an example of avitaminosis caused by a deficiency of thiamine, or vitamin B1, in the diet.
- The humanitarian organization worked to combat avitaminosis in the refugee camp by providing supplements and educating residents on proper nutrition.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
- Mal De La Rosa
- Night Blindness
- Scorbutus
- Mal Rosso
- Maidism
- Saint Ignatius' Itch
- Mayidism
- Moon Blindness
- Alpine Scurvy
- Rachitis