n. a disease of the peripheral nerves caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1; characterized by pain in and paralysis of the extremities and emaciation or swelling of the body
Beriberi is endemic in east and south Asia.
Beriberi is endemic in east and south Asia.
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avitaminosis;nerve disease; deficiency disease
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4 syllables
ber-i-ber-i
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