Beriberi
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Beriberi is a noun meaning (pathology) An ailment caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), leading to lethargy and organ complications.
Meaning
(pathology) An ailment caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), leading to lethargy and organ complications.
Word Forms
- beriberis
- beri-beri
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beri-beri, icteremia, cerebropathia, barbiers, berylliosis, erythropathy.
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