Meaning of the word beriberi in English
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beriberi
US /ˌber.ɪˈber.i/
UK /ˌber.ɪˈber.i/
Noun
1.
a disease causing inflammation of the nerves and heart failure, caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine).
Example:
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Symptoms of beriberi include weakness, pain in the limbs, and swelling.
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The lack of thiamine in the diet can lead to beriberi.
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