beri-beri

A form of beriberi — An ailment caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), leading to lethargy and organ complications.

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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative form of beriberi.
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APA

beri-beri. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/beri-beri

MLA

“beri-beri.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/beri-beri. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “beri-beri,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/beri-beri.

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