pellagra

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/pɛˈlaɡɹə/ English

Definitions

noun

A disease characterised by skin lesions and mental confusion, primarily caused by a niacin deficiency.

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Synonyms

vitamin aniacinamidosis pellagrin casal collar pernicious anemia general paresis of the insane hapalonychia depigmentation lichen planus pernicious anæmia pernicious anaemia porphyrinopathy pinta zeism leucoderma poikiloderma

Associated

niacin riboflavin dermatitis tryptophan deficiency scurvy diarrhea dementia maize malnutrition vitamins

Rhymes

viagra conagra agra niagara niagara a sinagra

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