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ber·i·ber·i
 beriberi
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- pronunciation:
- be
ri
be
ri
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition: |
a disease of the nervous system, caused by lack of thiamine and characterized by paralysis of the extremities and by swelling or emaciation.
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| derivation: |
beriberic (adj.) |
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