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beriberic
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beriberi — beriberic, adj. /ber ee ber ee/, n. Pathol. 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. [1695 1705; < Sinhalese … Universalium
beriberi — beri·beri .ber ē ber ē n a deficiency disease marked by inflammatory or degenerative changes of the nerves, digestive system, and heart and caused by a lack of or inability to assimilate thiamine called also kakke * * * n. a nutritional disorder… … Medical dictionary
