Definition

Relating to a condition caused by a deficiency of vitamins in the diet.

Example

The avitaminotic symptoms in the patient indicated a serious lack of essential nutrients.

Conversation

I've been feeling really tired lately, do you think it could be my diet?

It might be! Sometimes people get avitaminotic symptoms without realizing it.

Yeah, I should probably check if I'm missing any vitamins.

Definitely, maybe you could add more fruits and veggies to your meals.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Avitaminotic → It is formed from "a-" (meaning without) and "vitamin" (from Latin "vita" meaning life, and "amin" referring to organic compounds). The word describes a condition characterized by a lack of vitamins, hence meaning without vitamins.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('a-') and 'life' ('vita') to remember that 'avitaminotic' refers to a state lacking essential vitamins for life.

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