Lexic.us

Definition of Beriberi

1. Noun. Avitaminosis caused by lack of thiamine (vitamin B1).

Definition of Beriberi

1. n. 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.

Definition of Beriberi

1. Noun. (pathology) An ailment caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1). ¹

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Definition of Beriberi

1. a thiamine deficiency disease [n -S]

Medical Definition of Beriberi

1. An endemic form of polyneuritis (nerve inflammation), due to an unbalanced diet, with a deficiency of vitamin B1(thiamin). Common in those who chronically abuse alcohol. (11 Jan 1998)

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