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Inadequacy or incompleteness.

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An insufficiency, especially of something essential to health.

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The amount by which the number of double points on a curve is short of the maximum for curves of the same degree.

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The codimension of a linear system in the corresponding complete linear system.

Deficiencies are rare except in aging, when supplementation may help absorb calcium.

Those who did not adopt the monastic life endeavoured on a lower plane and in a less perfect way to realize the common ideal, and by means of penance to atone for the deficiencies in their performance.

All uncorrected mineral deficiencies can affect body functions, produce symptoms, and result in illness.

It has several marked deficiencies compared with Australia, among which are the babblers (Timeliidae), weaver birds (Ploceidae), the Platycercinae among parrots, diurnal birds of p rey and the emeus.

Qaro, a Sephardic (Spanish) Jew, in his Code neglected Ashkenazic (German) customs. These deficiencies Isserles supplied, and the notes of Rema are now included in all editions of Qaro's Code.

Their errors and deficiencies may in part be ascribed to the contemporary neglect of history as a branch of instruction.

They address their patrons with deference, acknowledging their own deficiencies, and seem painfully conscious of the profession of literature having fallen upon evil days.

There are also a number of related bleeding disorders where there are other factor deficiencies that are much rarer than hemophilia.

The doctor is looking for vitamin B12 and/or folate deficiencies.

Deficiencies may be associated with heart and kidney disease and reproductive disorders.

Moreover, though they both accepted the general scheme of St Mark's narrative, each of them was obliged to omit many incidents in order to find room for other material which was at their disposal, by which they were able to supplement the deficiencies of the earlier book.

It is only the last part of the book covering macroeconomics that the deficiencies become glaring.

People who are not strictly avoiding gluten are likely to have more severe deficiencies.

Hotspur expects to bolster morale with a comic reminder of Hal's deficiencies.

We basically just do not show any deficiencies of phosphorous, potassium, sodium, sulfur, chloride or fluoride.

In addition, subclinical deficiencies often predisposes animals to other diseases.

While very few people actually have scurvy, even minor deficiencies of vitamin C can increase the incidence of bruising.

But they may also have specific nutrient deficiencies such as iron deficiency anemia or low plasma zinc levels.

So long as feudal monarchy continued, the Church supplied to some extent the deficiencies of the turbulent and ignorant princes by endeavouring to maintain order, administer justice, protect the weak and encourage learning.

The deficiencies in such returns are gross and notorious, but the census office feels obliged to seek for them and to report what it finds, however incomplete or incorrect the results may be.

The Additional Forces Act, passed in the teeth of a strenuous opposition, introduced the principle of a modified system of compulsion to supplement the deficiencies of the army and reserve, while the navy was largely increased.

The large regional rainfall deficiencies built up through the 2003 drought have very largely been eliminated.

An action plan will then be necessary to rectify any deficiencies.

In 2005, the drought was more notable in terms of accumulated runoff deficiencies than in relation to the minimum river flows experienced.

The IgG subclass deficiencies are a subgroup of primary antibody deficiency.

In fact, illnesses stemming from dietary deficiencies are on the rise.

Some foods have been recalled because of nutritional deficiencies.

The recall of Iams ProActive Health Cat and Kitten Food due to vitamin B1 or thiamine deficiencies is a classic example.

Deficiencies can severely impair their health.

Blood may also be drawn to ensure that your cat isn't suffering from specific nutrient deficiencies that can lead to cardiac failure.

Preliminary evidence suggests some deficiencies or imbalances in certain unsaturated fatty acids might contribute to behavioral disorders like ADHD, which can be managed with flaxseed oil supplements.

Poor nutrition can cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies that impair the immune system, prevent proper functioning of the nervous system, and interfere with healthy cell development and repair.

In addition, they may be triggered by emotional stress; nutritional deficiencies of iron, folic acid, or vitamin B12; menstrual periods; food allergies; or viral infections.

A common form of pituitary dwarfism is due to deficiencies in the production of growth hormone (GH).

It is estimated that about one quarter of them had organic causes of GH deficiencies.

Engaging in safe behaviors may reduce the risk of injury-induced pituitary deficiencies.

For patients with total IgG deficiencies or patients who have problems making normal antibody responses to vaccines, therapy with gammaglobulin may be indicated.

People with celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and other prolonged diarrheal illnesses develop nutritional deficiencies that diminish growth and immunity.

Treatment is ideally directed toward correcting the cause; however, the first aim should be to prevent or treat dehydration and nutritional deficiencies.

There is some evidence that canker sores are due in part to nutritional deficiencies and a lack of vitamin B12, folic acid, and iron.

Administering the needed vitamins and improving diet treats gingivitis caused by poor nutrition or vitamin deficiencies.

Children may experience hair loss or excessive thinning as a result of certain nutritional deficiencies.

It is estimated that about one-fourth of them had organic causes of GH deficiencies.

More than 150,000 children in the United States receive growth hormone therapy to remedy growth retardation caused by endocrine deficiencies.

Certain coagulation disorders are inherited while others may be deficiencies in essential clotting factors or defects in the coagulation process.

They include deficiencies of myophosphorylase (McArdle's disease), phosphorylase b kinase, phosphofructokinase, phosphoglycerate kinase, and lactate dehydrogenase.

As genes are identified that result in the disorders, genetic testing is being developed to identify carriers, who then can manage their reproduction to avoid the possibility of children being born with these deficiencies.

Other causes include vitamin and mineral deficiencies, inherited conditions, and certain diseases that affect red cell production or destruction.

Anemia can be the result of injuries, chronic or acute illnesses, complications of surgery or childbirth, metabolic disturbances or deficiencies, and adverse response to drug therapy administered for other conditions.

Causes may include sudden or ongoing loss of blood, nutritional deficiencies, decreased red blood cell production, or increased red blood cell destruction.