hypovitaminosis meaning

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hypovitaminosis (noun): any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins.

Definition of hypovitaminosis

  1. any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins

    Synonyms: avitaminosis

    Type of: malnutrition

    Kinds: beriberi, pellagra, rickets, scurvy, nyctalopia

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