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Definition of Zinc deficiency
1. Noun. A deficiency caused by inadequate zinc in the diet or by liver disease or cystic fibrosis or other diseases.
Generic synonyms: Deficiency Disease
Medical Definition of Zinc deficiency
1. : Deficiency of zinc is associated with short stature, anaemia, increased pigmentation of skin (hyperpigmentation), enlarged liver and spleen (hepatosplenomegaly), impaired gonadal function (hypogonadism), impaired wound healing, and immune deficiency. (for a genetic disorder that impairs zinc uptake, please see acrodermatitis enteropathica). According to the national academy of sciences, the recommended dietary allowances of zinc are 12 milligrams per day for women and 10 milligrams per day for men. Food sources of zinc include meat including liver, eggs, seafood, nuts and cereal. (12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Zinc Deficiency
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