The curve deficiency of a plane algebraic curve indicates how many double points it falls short of compared to the maximum allowed for its degree.

The clinic specializes in diagnosing and treating patients with immune deficiency.

A newborn was screened for ornithine transcarbamylase deficiency after presenting with unexplained hyperammonemia.

To prove that 16 is a deficient number, calculate the sum of its proper divisors and compare it to the number itself.

The mathematician published a paper on deficient numbers and their distribution among the integers.

The report highlighted several curve deficiencies that affected the bridge's structural integrity.

Many of the proposed reforms seemed self-deficient, addressing symptoms rather than the root causes.

The agronomist diagnosed widespread boron deficiencies in the tomato crop, advising immediate soil amendment.

Researchers compiled a database of genetic variants linked to various immune deficiencies to guide diagnosis and treatment.

The algorithm failed because the input matrix was rank-deficient, leading to an unstable solution.