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Deficiency of 21-hydroxylase, known as [[21-hydroxylase deficiency]], is the most common cause of [[congenital adrenal hyperplasia]] (CAH), a ...eficiency]]: A specific form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia caused by a deficiency in the 21-hydroxylase enzyme.

Deficiency of 21-hydroxylase is the most common cause of [[Congenital Adrenal Hyperpla

'''Cortisone Reductase Deficiency''' ('''CRD''') is a rare genetic disorder that affects the metabolism of ce Cortisone Reductase Deficiency is pronounced as kor-ti-sone re-dukt-ase de-fish-en-see.

...ciency virus (HIV) infection. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).  ...ciency virus (HIV) infection. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). An HIV RNA test checks a sample of blood for the RNA (gene

...ciency virus (HIV) infection. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).  ...ciency virus (HIV) infection. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). An HIV DNA test checks a sample of blood for the DNA (gene

...OO-kon-ate KOM-plex) is a type of [[iron]] supplement used to treat [[iron deficiency anemia]] in adults and children who are undergoing [[hemodialysis]]. Sodium ferric gluconate complex is used to treat [[iron deficiency anemia]] in adults and children who are undergoing [[hemodialysis]]. It is

...ciency virus (HIV) infection. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).  ...ciency virus (HIV) infection. HIV is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). The most common HIV test is called an HIV antibody test, w

...t due to a bacterium, as was widely believed at the time, but to a dietary deficiency. This discovery led to the concept of [[vitamins]], and for this, he was aw * [[Beriberi]]: A disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the diet.

...blood pressure. In many countries, salt is iodized to help prevent iodine deficiency.