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Meaning of pellagra



Definitions of pellagra

1. [n] - a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan (or by a defect in the metabolic conversion of tryptophan to niacin)

 

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1. characterized by gastrointestinal disturbances and erythema and nervous or mental disorders

2. may be caused by malnutrition or alcoholism or other nutritional impairments





pellagra Synonyms

Saint Ignatius' itch

mayidism

maidism

mal rosso

mal de la rosa

Alpine scurvy

 

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