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Meaning of word pellagra from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

pellagra noun

Meaning : 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 alcoholism or other nutritional impairments.

Synonyms : alpine scurvy, maidism, mal de la rosa, mal rosso, mayidism, saint ignatius' itch

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