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Deficient

Deficient meaning

Lacking something essential; often construed with in. | Insufficient or inadequate in amount. | Of a number n, Having the sum of divisors σ(n)<2n, or, equivalently, the sum of proper divisors (or aliquot sum) s(n)<n.

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If the genes responsible for production of factor VIII or factor IX present on a male's X-chromosome are deficient there is no equivalent on the Y-chromosome to cancel it out, so the deficient gene is not masked and the disorder will develop.

Most crypts deficient in CCOI are in clusters of crypts (clones of crypts) with two or more CCOI-deficient crypts adjacent to each other (see panel D).

Plants and animals grown in iodine deficient soils are correspondingly deficient.

Rather, the deficient enzyme's substrate builds up, increasing the rate of the deficient reaction to normal.

But it would be deficient analysis to fixate only on domestic developments.

By contrast, commenting weekly on the latest of the unpleasant results of thoroughly deficient governance is a painful exercise.

For different reasons, the governments of Syria and Turkey have been grossly deficient in preparing for and reacting to the earthquake.

Four in TEN females under 21 are deficient in THIS nutrient - and experts blame the rise of vegan and.

In our fated democracy, such a person, considered deficient in the management of her home, will not only be seen as very bad for the society but also repudiate some of the cultural norms of that society.

It was submitted to the panel that Dr Jalloh’s professional performance was deficient in three areas.

The considerations our representatives afforded their constituency is deficient.

The tribunal previously heard that the report stated Dr Watt's performance was found to be deficient, he was not fit to practise and should cease practice.

As of July end, out of the 36 sub-divisions, nine have received deficient rainfall, 14 have received normal rainfall, and 13 have received excess rainfall.

Cyber theft allows China to leapfrog U.S. innovation and circumvent market competition despite its own deficient research and development capabilities.

Despite excess rainfall this year, data from 725 districts show that at least 30 per cent of them have received deficient precipitation.

Early Christian theologians of the time like St. Ambrose and St. Jerome perpetuated traditional gender norms, Consequently, eunuchs who had a special place in Byzantine society, were regarded as being morally deficient and unreliable.

Gold or silver were grossly deficient for this purpose.

However, if you’re already deficient in magnesium, you’ll need nutritional support in the way of a supplement.

If one is full and the other deficient, then it falls on the sixth.

If you are taking magnesium for bone health, make sure you are not vitamin D deficient and are consuming enough calcium.