pellagra
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English
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Definitions
noun
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
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/pʌlˈæɡɹʌ/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural pellagras
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan (or by a defect in the metabolic co
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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