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insufficiency

/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

insufficiencynoun

insufficiencies

/ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Typically uncountable when referring to a general lack, but countable when specifying particular deficiencies (e.g., cardiac insufficiencies).

Translations

The insufficiency of funds led to the cancellation of the project.

L'insuffisance des fonds a entraîné l'annulation du projet.

Additional translations

carenceSurtout en médecine et en nutrition, pour une absence ou un manque d’élément nécessaire.

défaillanceSurtout en médecine, pour le dysfonctionnement d’un organe ou d’une partie du corps.

Definitions

The condition of being inadequate or not enough in quantity, quality, or degree.

The insufficiency of funds led to the cancellation of the project.

A lack of an adequate supply or amount of something necessary.

The doctor diagnosed the patient with an insufficiency of vitamin D.

A failure of an organ or part of the body to function properly.

The patient was suffering from cardiac insufficiency, which required immediate medical attention.

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insufficiencyadjective

/ˌɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Used attributively before another noun in medical and technical contexts (e.g., "insufficiency fracture").

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Additional translations

insuffisantSurtout en médecine, pour qualifier un état ou une lésion liée à une insuffisance.

Definitions

Attributed to or characterized by insufficiency; relating to or caused by a lack of adequacy.

The patient was diagnosed with an insufficiency fracture caused by osteoporosis.