Beriberi (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun Pathology.
  1. a disease of the peripheral nerves caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1, characterized by pain in and paralysis of the extremities, and severe emaciation or swelling of the body.
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  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
    Beriberi (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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