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Yin Deficiency

Meaning

Yin Deficiency is a diagnostic pattern originating in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), characterized by a relative depletion of the cooling, moistening, and substantial aspects of the body, leading to a state of internal heat and dryness. While a TCM concept, it clinically correlates with modern physiological states involving fluid loss, hypermetabolism, or hormonal imbalances, such as those seen in certain menopausal symptoms. It represents a functional imbalance of regulatory systems.