Deficit
Deficit
Deficit (/dɛfɪsɪt/; from Latin deficit, "it lacks") is a term often used in the medical field to describe a lack or shortage of something within the body. This could refer to a variety of conditions, such as a nutrient deficit, a neurological deficit, or a cognitive deficit.
Etymology
The term 'deficit' originates from the Latin word deficit, which translates to "it lacks". It was first used in English in the late 18th century.
Pronunciation
The term 'deficit' is pronounced as /dɛfɪsɪt/.
Related Terms
- Deficiency: A lack of a necessary substance in the body, often referring to vitamins or minerals.
- Insufficiency: A condition in which the body or a part of the body is unable to perform its normal function due to a lack of something.
- Shortage: A term often used interchangeably with 'deficit', referring to a lack of something.
- Surplus: The opposite of a deficit, a surplus refers to an excess of something.
Medical Usage
In the medical field, the term 'deficit' is often used to describe a lack or shortage of something within the body. This could refer to a variety of conditions, such as a nutrient deficit, a neurological deficit, or a cognitive deficit. For example, a vitamin D deficit means that the body does not have enough vitamin D to function properly. Similarly, a neurological deficit could refer to a lack of normal function in a part of the nervous system.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deficit
- Wikipedia's article - Deficit
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