Pellagra

[pe'lægrə;-'leɪgrə] or [pə'læɡrə]

Definition

(noun.) a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan (or by a defect in the metabolic conversion of tryptophan to niacin); characterized by gastrointestinal disturbances and erythema and nervous or mental disorders; may be caused by malnutrition or alcoholism or other nutritional impairments.

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Definition

(n.) An erythematous affection of the skin, with severe constitutional and nervous symptoms, endemic in Northern Italy.

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Definition

n. a loathsome skin disease supposed to be common in the rice-producing part of the north of Italy.—n. Pellā′grin one afflicted with pellagra.—adj. Pellā′grous like or afflicted with pellagra.

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