BERIBERI


Meaning of BERIBERI in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈber-ē-ˈber-ē, ˈbe-rē-ˈbe-rē ]

noun

Etymology: Sinhalese bæribæri

Date: 1703

: 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

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