hypovitaminosis
/ˌhaɪpoʊˌvaɪtəmɪˈnoʊsɪs/
noun
- A medical condition caused by having too little of one or more vitamins in the body.
- Doctors tested her for hypovitaminosis after she complained of constant fatigue.
- Hypovitaminosis D is common in people who get very little sunlight.
- A diet lacking in fresh fruits and vegetables can lead to hypovitaminosis.
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