pellagra
pronunciation
How to pronounce pellagra in British English: UK [pəˈlægrə]
How to pronounce pellagra in American English: US [pəˈlæɡrə, -ˈle-, -ˈlɑɡrə]
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- 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 al