PELLAGRA


Meaning of PELLAGRA in English

pəˈlāgrə, -lag- noun

( -s )

Etymology: Italian, from pelle skin (from Latin pellis ) + -agra (as in podagra, from Latin)

: a disease marked by dermatitis, inflammation of mucous membranes, gastrointestinal disorders, and central nervous symptoms and associated with a diet deficient in niacin and protein — compare kwashiorkor

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