deficiency

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He attempts to disguise this deficiency with endless boasting about himself and endless denigration of others.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said the approval could help those with cerebral folate transport deficiency “who have developmental delays with autistic features.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026

For people with color vision deficiency, the findings highlight the importance of routine health checks.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

On Tuesday the FDA said it was in fact approving use of leucovorin for a rare condition called cerebral folate deficiency but not for autism.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

Where there are fewer, the deficiency may be remedied by collecting and distributing the baglike cocoons containing the eggs.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson