| pellagra |
a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan (or by a defect in the metabolic conversion of tryptophan to niacin); characterized by gastrointestinal disturbances and erythema and nervous or mental disorders; may be caused by malnutrition or alcoholism or other nutritional impairments
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| pellagra |
a deficiency of the vitamin niacin; causes dermatitis, diarrhea, and mental disorders
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| pellagra |
literally rough skin; clinical syndrome due to deficiency of niacin (nicotinic acid) characterized by diarrhea, dermatitis and dementia
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| pellagra |
A disease caused by eating spoiled maize. Symptoms begin with vomiting and diarrhea, followed by a swollen and sore tongue, and a red, ulcerated mouth, rash on the body, and body scars.
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| pellagra-preventing s. |
a dietary substance which will prevent or abolish pellagra.
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