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beriberis

beriberis is the plural of beriberi.

Meaning of beriberi

Noun

beriberi (usually uncountable, plural beriberis)

  1. (usually) An ailment caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), leading to lethargy and organ complications.
    Synonyms:
    endemic neuritis, kakke

Questions about beriberis

What is beriberis the plural of?
Beriberis is the plural of beriberi.

Words near beriberis in the dictionary

  1. beribboned
  2. beribboning
  3. beribbons
  4. beriberi
  5. beriberic
  6. beriberis
  7. beriberoid
  8. beridden
  9. beride
  10. Berigora falcon
  11. Berigora falcons

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