Nutritional Deficiencies

noun a medical condition in which there is a deficiency of red cells or of hemoglobin in the blood, resulting in pallor and weariness

• Anemia is a medical condition characterized by a lack of healthy red blood cells in the body.
• My doctor says I have anemia because my iron levels are low.
• I feel so tired all the time, I think I might have that anemia thing.
• The lack of creativity in his writing was like anemia to the story.

noun a person suffering from anemia

adjective having a condition in which the blood doesn't have enough red blood cells

• The doctor diagnosed the patient with anemia after discovering she was anemic.
• I heard that Sarah has been feeling really tired lately because she's anemic.
• My friend is always low on energy, she's so anemic.
• The company's profits were anemic this quarter, causing concern among shareholders.

noun a powerful desire for something

verb to have an intense longing for something

• The patient's craving for sugar has been noted by the medical team.
• I'm really craving some chocolate right now.
• I'm totally jonesing for a burger.
• His craving for adventure led him to explore new places.

noun a swelling of the neck resulting from enlargement of the thyroid gland

• The doctor diagnosed the patient with a thyroid goiter and recommended treatment.
• My aunt has a goiter on her neck that she's getting removed next week.
• I heard that guy has a huge goiter, it's pretty gross.
• The corruption in the government was like a goiter, growing larger and more noticeable over time.

noun a medical condition characterized by difficulty seeing in low light or darkness

• Night blindness, also known as nyctalopia, is a condition that affects a person's ability to see in low light or darkness.
• My grandma has night blindness, so she always carries a flashlight with her when she goes out at night.
• I can't drive at night because of my night blindness, it's like I'm blind as a bat in the dark!
• His stubbornness is like a form of night blindness, preventing him from seeing the truth in front of him.

noun a disease caused by a deficiency of niacin in the diet, characterized by skin lesions, gastrointestinal disturbances, and mental disturbances

• Pellagra is a disease caused by a deficiency of niacin in the diet.
• My great-grandmother suffered from pellagra when she was young.
• I heard that pellagra was nicknamed the 'four Ds' disease back in the day.
• Neglecting self-care is like inviting pellagra into your life.

noun a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by swollen bleeding gums and the opening of previously healed wounds

• Scurvy is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C.
• My great-great-grandfather was a pirate who suffered from scurvy.
• Matey, watch out for scurvy on the high seas!
• Neglecting to eat fruits and vegetables is like inviting scurvy into your life.

noun the action of ejecting matter from the stomach through the mouth

• The patient presented with symptoms of vomiting and nausea.
• She felt sick to her stomach and started vomiting.
• I can't believe he was vomiting all night after the party.
• The terrible news was like a punch to the gut, leaving me feeling like I was vomiting emotions.

noun It is derived from the Greek words 'sarx' meaning flesh and 'penia' meaning poverty.

• Sarcopenia is a condition characterized by the loss of muscle mass and strength.
• My doctor mentioned that I might be at risk for sarcopenia if I don't start strength training.
• I heard that sarcopenia is like when your muscles turn into jelly.
• In a way, sarcopenia can be seen as your body losing its inner strength along with muscle mass.

noun ARFID stands for Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, which is a type of eating disorder characterized by a limited range of foods consumed and avoidance of certain textures or colors.

adjective There is no applicable adjective for the word 'Arfid'.

• Individuals with ARFID may have a limited variety of foods that they are willing to eat.
• My cousin has ARFID and only eats plain pasta every day.
• I heard ARFID is when you're a super picky eater.
• Dealing with ARFID feels like navigating a minefield at meal times.

noun a symptom of various medical conditions

• The patient reported experiencing brain fog as a side effect of the medication.
• I can't think straight today, I have such bad brain fog.
• I feel like my brain is full of cobwebs, I've got major brain fog.
• After pulling an all-nighter, my brain felt like it was covered in a thick layer of fog.

noun a medical condition characterized by the absence of hydrochloric acid in the stomach

• Achlorhydria is a medical condition characterized by the absence of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
• My doctor diagnosed me with achlorhydria, which explains why I have been experiencing digestive issues.
• I never knew achlorhydria was a thing until I started having stomach problems.
• His lack of enthusiasm for the project was like achlorhydria for the team's morale.

adjective describing a condition in which there is an absence of hydrochloric acid in the stomach

• The patient was diagnosed as achlorhydric, meaning they have low or absent levels of stomach acid.
• My friend was told by the doctor that she is achlorhydric, which explained her digestive issues.
• I heard that guy over there is achlorhydric, so he has to be careful with what he eats.
• Being achlorhydric in a competitive environment is like going into battle without any weapons.