beriberi
a disease of the peripheral nerves caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1, characterized by pain in and paralysis of the extremities, and severe emaciation or swelling of the body.
Origin of beriberi
1Other words from beriberi
- ber·i·ber·ic, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for beriberi
/ (ˌbɛrɪˈbɛrɪ) /
a disease, endemic in E and S Asia, caused by dietary deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B 1). It affects the nerves to the limbs, producing pain, paralysis, and swelling
Origin of beriberi
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Scientific definitions for beriberi
[ bĕr′ē-bĕr′ē ]
A disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine, endemic in eastern and southern Asia, and characterized by neurological symptoms, cardiovascular abnormalities, and edema.
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