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beriberi
[ ber-ee-ber-ee ]
noun
- a disease of the peripheral nerves caused by a deficiency of vitamin B 1 , characterized by pain in and paralysis of the extremities, and severe emaciation or swelling of the body.
beriberi
/ ˌbɛrɪˈbɛrɪ /
noun
- 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
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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- beri·beric adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of beriberi1
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Origin of beriberi1
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Example Sentences
Beriberi, a disease observed especially among seamen, appears at times in our coast towns.
One day there was carried to the fort from Chunabatti, the only village for miles round, a Chinaman suffering from beriberi.
Beriberi (or Berberi) is the name given them by the Hausa (see Bornu).
It will be noted that “ship-beriberi” is included in this group of diseases.
It is valuable in this connection to compare the adrenal in scurvy with that of beriberi.
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