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1. (n.) beriberi
a disease of the peripheral nerves caused by a deficiency of vitamin B
Etymology: (1695–1705; < Sinhalese, redupl. of beri weakness)
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1. (noun) beriberi
avitaminosis caused by lack of thiamine (vitamin B1)
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1. (noun) beriberi
an acute disease occurring in India, characterized by multiple inflammatory changes in the nerves, producing great muscular debility, a painful rigidity of the limbs, and cachexy
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1. beriberi
A disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1) and characterized by polyneuritis, cardiac pathology, and edema. The epidemic form is found primarily in areas in which white (polished) rice is the staple food, as in Japan, China, the Philippines, India, and other countries of southeast Asia. (Dorland, 27th ed)
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