beriberi
1 synonym for beriberi, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A disease caused by a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1) that leads to tiredness and damage to the body's organs.
Synonyms
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endemic neuritis
How to use beriberi
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
develop beriberi
beriberi symptoms
a case of beriberi
suffer from beriberi
It is a medical term used in clinical and historical contexts rather than casual conversation.
Etymology
The word may come from a Sinhalese phrase meaning roughly I cannot, I cannot, said to reflect the weakness the disease causes in sufferers.
Full origin of beriberi →Frequently asked questions
What is beriberi?
It is a disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine, or vitamin B1, which leads to lethargy and can damage the body's organs.
What causes beriberi?
It is caused by not getting enough thiamine (vitamin B1) in the diet.
Where does the word beriberi come from?
It possibly comes from a Sinhalese phrase meaning I cannot, I cannot, describing the weakness the illness brings on.
