zinc deficiency
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- noun
- /zɪŋk dɪˈfɪʃənsi/
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deficiencia de zinc
- Recent studies show that zinc deficiency is a public health problem in America.
Think about that and eight times greater level of zinc deficiency in people diagnosed with ADHD.
- Think about that and eight times greater level of zinc deficiency in people diagnosed with ADHD.
Examples
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Think about that and eight times greater level of zinc deficiency in people diagnosed with ADHD.
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You can read more there about the best food sources of zinc and what factors can contribute to a zinc deficiency.
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Zinc deficiency appears to be common in older women.
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For example, a chronic zinc deficiency can cause you to catch every cold and flu going around!
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A chronic zinc deficiency can cause you to catch every cold and flu going around.
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Vertical lines on your nails may indicate a zinc deficiency.
How Much Zinc
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward composition of 'zinc' (the mineral) and 'deficiency' (a lack of something), so its meaning 'a lack of sufficient zinc' is directly derivable from the constituents. This noun–noun combination follows a common, cross-linguistic pattern for naming nutrient shortages, so a B1 learner who knows both words would readily understand it.
Etymology
Zinc deficiency is a simple medical name that shows the idea: zinc is a small but important metal the body needs, and deficiency means a 'lack' of it. Imagine a machine missing a tiny bolt—without enough zinc the body does not work well, so the phrase means the health problems caused by not having enough zinc.