beriberi
[ ber-ee-ber-ee ]
/ ˈbɛr iˈbɛr i /
noun Pathology.
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.
Origin of beriberi
1695–1705; < Sinhalese, reduplication of
beri weakness
OTHER WORDS FROM beriberi
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British Dictionary definitions for beriberi
beriberi
/ (ˌbɛrɪˈbɛrɪ) /
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
Word Origin for beriberi
C19: from Sinhalese, by reduplication from
beri weakness
Medical definitions for beriberi
beriberi
[ bĕr′ē-bĕr′ē ]
n.
A disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine, endemic in eastern and southern Asia, and characterized by neurological symptoms, cardiovascular abnormalities, and edema.
endemic neuritis
Scientific definitions for beriberi
beriberi
[ bĕr′ē-bĕr′ē ]
A disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine, endemic in eastern and southern Asia, and characterized by neurological symptoms, cardiovascular abnormalities, and edema.