word
micronutrient deficiency
MY-kroh-NOO-tree-unt deh-FISH-un-see
ˌmaɪkroʊˈnjuːtriənt dɪˈfɪʃənsiListen
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Syllable breakdown
micronutrientdeficiency
Dictionary meaning
a condition in which the body lacks adequate amounts of vitamins or minerals essential for normal physiological function; includes iron, zinc, iodine, and vitamin A deficiencies; affects over two billion people globally and is sometimes called hidden hunger because it can occur even when caloric intake is sufficient
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