Deficiency Disease

Synonyms of deficiency disease

• nutritional disorder
• malnutrition
• nutrient deficiency

Antonyms of deficiency disease

• healthy
• well-nourished
• nutrient sufficient

Collocations of deficiency disease

nutritional deficiency

Frequency: 80 %

The doctor diagnosed her with a nutritional deficiency disease.

vitamin deficiency

Frequency: 75 %

Eating a balanced diet can help prevent vitamin deficiency diseases.

iron deficiency

Frequency: 70 %

Anemia is often caused by iron deficiency.

protein deficiency

Frequency: 65 %

Kwashiorkor is a severe form of protein deficiency.

calcium deficiency

Frequency: 60 %

Osteoporosis is linked to calcium deficiency.

Idiomatic Expressions for deficiency disease

• Phrase: prevent deficiency diseases
  Meaning: to take measures to ensure one's diet includes all necessary nutrients to avoid developing deficiency diseases
  Usage: It is important to eat a balanced diet to prevent deficiency diseases.