Beriberi
From open-dictionary.com - the free dictionary.
| Table of contents |
English
Etymology
From Sinhalese, reduplication of beri, weakness.
Noun
beriberi (uncountable)
- an ailment caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1)
Synonyms
- endemic neuritis
- kakke
Translations
- Danish: beriberi
- Japanese: 脚気 (かっけ, kakke)
- Portuguese: beribéri
Derived Terms
- dry beriberi
- wet beriberi
See Also
- malnutrition
- Wikipedia article on Beriberi