1. relating to or caused by a deficiency of vitamins; affected by avitaminosis
Usage: medical/technical term; often used in clinical or nutritional contexts

Examples

• The patient presented with avitaminotic symptoms including fatigue and poor wound healing.
• Avitaminotic conditions can develop when the diet lacks essential nutrients for extended periods.
• The doctor diagnosed an avitaminotic disorder after blood tests revealed critically low vitamin levels.
• Sailors on long voyages historically suffered from avitaminotic diseases such as scurvy.
• Proper supplementation can reverse many avitaminotic complications if caught early.