beriberi
pronunciation
How to pronounce beriberi in British English:
UK [ˌberiˈberi]
How to pronounce beriberi in American English:
US [ˈbɛriˈbɛri]
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- Noun:
- avitaminosis caused by lack of thiamine (vitamin B1)
Word Origin
- beriberi (n.)
- also beri-beri, paralytic disease prevalent in much of India, 1703, literally "great weakness," intensifying reduplication of Sinhalese beri "weakness."
Example
- 1. Become rough , cracking , blisters will breed , calluses , or beriberi .
- 2. Chinese flowering quince can treat oedema , beriberi , and ameliorable joint .
- 3. Today , we want to talk to you about " beriberi . "
- 4. There are high antibacterial and bactericidal and prevents mildew . It is good effect for beriberi .
- 5. Virtual cold for kidney , lower abdomen lingtong , intestinal hernia , cold dampness beriberi .