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deficiency

[dih-fish-uhn-see] / dɪˈfɪʃ ən si /


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The result is a condition that resembles DNA repair deficiency, even in cancer cells that had previously regained their repair capabilities.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Without enough B12, things can go wrong, sometimes seriously, especially if deficiency is not recognized and treated.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Iron deficiency anemia is especially common among pregnant women and adolescent girls in many developing countries.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

"In addition to redefining B12 deficiency, clinicians should consider supplementation in older patients with neurological symptoms even if their levels are within normal limits," she said.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

It wouldn’t have mattered anyway. 5-alpha-reductase deficiency syndrome is a skillful counterfeiter.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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