Beriberi
(Science: disease) An endemic form of polyneuritis (nerve inflammation), due to an unbalanced diet, with a deficiency of vitamin B1(thiamin).
Common in those who chronically abuse alcohol.
Avitaminosis caused by lack of thiamine (vitamin B1).
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