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What is the term used for disease or syndrome caused by deficiency of vitamins?

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Vitaminosis

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Avitaminosis

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Malnourishment

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None of the choices

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The correct option is B
Avitaminosis

Avitaminosis

Any disease caused by a vitamin deficiency in the diet, or a condition resulting from a deficiency of a particular vitamin is called avitaminosis. Depending on the vitamin or vitamins that are missing, avitaminosis can pose some serious danger to your overall health.

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