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beriberi

Pronunciation: /ˌbɛrɪˈbɛri/

Definition of beriberi

noun

[mass noun]
  • a disease causing inflammation of the nerves and heart failure, ascribed to a deficiency of vitamin B1.

Origin:

early 18th century: from Sinhalese, from beri 'weakness'

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Definition of beriberi in the US English dictionary