insufficiency

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In some cases, chronic venous insufficiency can also cause painful cramps, spasms and leg ulcers.

From BBC

Blood tests also showed he had "initial, mild, renal insufficiency" - a kidney problem - that is "currently under control", the statement said.

From BBC

Dowden had to pull out of this year's 20th anniversary series after suffering an "insufficiency stress fracture" on her shin two weeks ago.

From BBC

On Wednesday, she told Strictly spin-off show It Takes Two that she has a "insufficiency stress fracture, if I've said that right, on my shin".

From BBC

Apes are also threatened by the insufficiency of human efforts to protect them.

From Salon