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A deficiency is a lack or shortage, therefore deficiency diseases are caused by a lack or shortage of necessary nutrients in the body. One example is scurvy, a disease associated with pirates that occurs when an individual suffers from a vitamin C deficiency.
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Name the disease caused by the deficiency of?
I don't know of _ but i know about the disease caused by the deficiency of proteins that is kwashiorkor.
Is measles an deficiency disease?
Measles is not a deficiency disease. Measles is caused by measles virus. This is an infectious disease.
What is kwasiorkor?
It is disease caused by a deficiency of protein.
What is Krabbe's disease caused by?
Krabbe's disease is caused by a deficiency of the enzyme galactoside beta-galactosidase.
What disease is caused by A deficiency in the secretion of adrenocortical hormones?
Assidon's Disease
What disease is caused by an estrogen deficiency?
Osteoporosis is a disease caused by estrogen deficiency, leading to decrease in bone density and increased risk of fracture.
What is the Disease caused by deficiency in sour fruits?
scurvy
What is the disease caused by a deficiency of Homogentisate oxidase?
Alkaptonuria
What disease is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin D?
Rickets.... ;)
What disease is caused by vitamin B5 deficiency?
l.p.c
Is sickle cell anemia an deficiency disease?
The sickle cell anaemia is not a deficiency disease. It is a hereditary disease caused by defective gene in both the parents.
Can you write a sentence using the word deficiency?
Scurvy is a disease caused by a vitamin C deficiency .
