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beriberi

[ ber-ee-ber-ee ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. a disease of the peripheral nerves caused by a deficiency of vitamin B 1 , characterized by pain in and paralysis of the extremities, and severe emaciation or swelling of the body.


beriberi

/ ˌbɛrɪˈbɛrɪ /

noun

  1. a disease, endemic in E and S Asia, caused by dietary deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B 1 ). It affects the nerves to the limbs, producing pain, paralysis, and swelling
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beriberi

/ bĕrē-bĕrē /

  1. A disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine, endemic in eastern and southern Asia, and characterized by neurological symptoms, cardiovascular abnormalities, and edema.
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Other Words From

  • beri·beric adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of beriberi1

1695–1705; < Sinhalese, reduplication of beri weakness
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Word History and Origins

Origin of beriberi1

C19: from Sinhalese, by reduplication from beri weakness
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Example Sentences

He suffered dysentery, beriberi, ulcerated skin and repeated bouts of malaria.

From BBC

Meanwhile, Dutch army doctor Christian Eijkman had developed his own theory about beriberi after experiments with chickens.

As for the cause of death, the agreement made no mention of beriberi.

She had been suffering from scurvy, beriberi and pellagra since her hospital stay.

Ulcers, beriberi from lack of vitamin B, tuberculosis, and burst arteries are among the ailments common among those workers, the report said, citing local doctors.

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