The phrase "and deficiency in the" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a lack or shortfall in a particular area, often in a formal or academic context.
Example: "The study revealed a significant deficiency in the understanding of basic mathematical concepts among students."
Alternatives: "and lack of the" or "and shortfall in the".
Our study demonstrated a large variation and deficiency in the completeness and accuracy of individual data elements.
Indeed, all aseptic loosenings (3/12) occurred in patients with type IIIB defects and deficiency in the posterior column.
Excessive proliferation and deficiency in the production of the methyl donor S-adenosylmethionine were also suggested as a possible cause of DNA demethylation in cancer [ 22].
In these studies, there was a lack of correlation between deficiency in the decatenation checkpoint and deficiency in the other cell cycle checkpoints that were assessed.
Ubiquitin and ubiquitin-like molecules label proteins for either protein degradation or signalling purposes, and deficiency in the ubiquitination machinery leads to severe pathologies [ 1].
These results indicated that the percentage of patients with vitamin D inadequate and deficiency in the RA group was significantly higher than those in the control group, and there were statistically significant differences (P < 0.05).
The electoral commission pointed to "numerous shortcomings and deficiencies" in the organization of the election.
This work reviews current developments and deficiencies in the modelling membrane emulsification processes.
But the failure of advance directives is just one symptom of a much larger problem: widespread gaps and deficiencies in the care of people who are dying.
This study addresses dam bypass leakage at the Dongzhuang site and deficiencies in the regional groundwater seepage model.
Cathodic protection provides an additional measure of security to cover breakdown and deficiencies in the external coating.
