beriberi
US /ˌber.ɪˈber.i/
UK /ˌber.ɪˈber.i/
名词
脚气病
a disease causing inflammation of the nerves and heart failure, caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine).
示例:
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Symptoms of beriberi include weakness, pain in the limbs, and swelling.
脚气病的症状包括虚弱、四肢疼痛和肿胀。
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The lack of thiamine in the diet can lead to beriberi.
饮食中缺乏硫胺素会导致脚气病。