Deficiency Diseases [Disease/Finding] D003677 Deficiency Diseases Deficiency Diseases M0005753 N0000000909 A condition produced by dietary or metabolic deficiency. The term includes all diseases caused by an insufficient supply of essential nutrients, i.e., protein (or amino acids), vitamins, and minerals. It also includes an inadequacy of calories. (From Dorland, 27th ed; Stedman, 25th ed) 1025258 C0011156 C1996 Malnutrition [Disease/Finding]