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Definition of Pellagra

1. Noun. A disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan (or by a defect in the metabolic conversion of tryptophan to niacin); characterized by gastrointestinal disturbances and erythema and nervous or mental disorders; may be caused by malnutrition or alcoholism or other nutritional impairments.

Definition of Pellagra

1. n. An erythematous affection of the skin, with severe constitutional and nervous symptoms, endemic in Northern Italy.

Definition of Pellagra

1. Noun. (pathology) A disease, with skin lesions and mental confusion, primarily caused by a niacin deficiency. ¹

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Definition of Pellagra

1. a niacin-deficiency disease [n -S]

Medical Definition of Pellagra

1. A niacin deficiency disease (pellagra) caused by improper diet and characterised by skin lesions, gastrointestinal disturbances and nervousness. Depression, dermatitis, dementia and diarrhoea are common symptoms. (27 Sep 1997)

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