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Meaning of beriberi

beriberi: beriberi . ( Of the ????? beri , weakness). 1. m. Med. Disease characterized by polyneuritis, general weakness and painful stiffness of members. It is a form of vitamin deficiency caused by the almost exclusive consumption of husked rice.

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