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beriberi
[ ber-ee-ber-ee ]
noun
- 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
/ ËŒ²úÉ›°ùɪˈ²úÉ›°ùɪ /
noun
- 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
/ ²úÄ•°ù′ŧ-²úÄ•°ù′ŧ /
- A disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine, endemic in eastern and southern Asia, and characterized by neurological symptoms, cardiovascular abnormalities, and edema.
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²ú±ð°ùi·²ú±ð°ùi³¦ adjective
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of beriberi1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of beriberi1
Example Sentences
He suffered dysentery, beriberi, ulcerated skin and repeated bouts of malaria.
Meanwhile, Dutch army doctor Christian Eijkman had developed his own theory about beriberi after experiments with chickens.
When the human body goes long periods on diets lacking B1, beriberi is more likely to occur, and it can turn fatal if not treated immediately.
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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