subhead only; for deficient or inadequate intake or biosynthesis; also for deficient secretion of endogenous substances; see MeSH scope note in Introduction; indexing policy: Manual 19.8.21; /DF: /defic or /DF
Scope Note
Used with endogenous and exogenous substances which are absent or in diminished amount relative to the normal requirement of an organism or a biologic system.
Entry Version
DEFIC
Abbreviation
DF
Online Note
search policy: Online Manual; use: main heading/DF or DF (SH) or SUBS APPLY DF
History Note
75; used with Category D 1975-89; D8, D12-13 & D24 1990 forward
Used with endogenous and exogenous substances which are absent or in diminished amount relative to the normal requirement of an organism or a biologic system.
