beriberi
[ber-ee-ber-ee]
- a disease of the peripheral nerves caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1, characterized by pain in and paralysis of the extremities, and severe emaciation or swelling of the body.
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Origin of beriberi
1695–1705; < Sinhalese, reduplication of beri weakness
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Beriberi (or Berberi) is the name given them by the Hausa (see Bornu).
It is valuable in this connection to compare the adrenal in scurvy with that of beriberi.
Scurvy Past and PresentAlfred Fabian Hess
Ship-beriberi is generally regarded as a combination of beriberi and scurvy.
Scurvy Past and PresentAlfred Fabian Hess
This relationship was first brought forward by Bradden and Cooper in regard to beriberi.
Scurvy Past and PresentAlfred Fabian Hess
In beriberi, Andrews observed frequent congestion of the spleen and also a loss of normal markings.
Scurvy Past and PresentAlfred Fabian Hess
beriberi
- a disease, endemic in E and S Asia, caused by dietary deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B 1). It affects the nerves to the limbs, producing pain, paralysis, and swelling
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Word Origin for beriberi
C19: from Sinhalese, by reduplication from beri weakness
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Word Origin and History for beriberi
also beri-beri, paralytic disease prevalent in much of India, 1703, literally "great weakness," intensifying reduplication of Sinhalese beri "weakness."
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beriberi
(bĕr′ē-bĕr′ē)- A disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine, endemic in eastern and southern Asia, and characterized by neurological symptoms, cardiovascular abnormalities, and edema.endemic neuritis
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beriberi
[bĕr′ē-bĕr′ē]
- A disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine, endemic in eastern and southern Asia, and characterized by neurological symptoms, cardiovascular abnormalities, and edema.
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