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beriberi

/bɪˈrɪbɪri/ noun · British & US
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What does beriberi mean?

noun

A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1 (thiamine), characterized byоят weakness, fatigue, and swelling of the legs and feet.

Example

"The villagers suffered from beriberi due to the lack of nutritious food in their diet."

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