1. A condition in which the number or quantity of something is below the required, expected, or normal level; a shortfall in count or enumeration
The laboratory reported a deficient count of white blood cells in the patient's blood test.
O laboratório relatou uma contagem deficiente de glóbulos brancos no exame de sangue do paciente.
2. In medical contexts, a reduced number of cells or elements below the normal range
A deficient count of platelets can lead to bleeding complications.
Uma contagem deficiente de plaquetas pode levar a complicações hemorrágicas.