beriberi in Portuguese
beriberi in Portuguese is beribéri — beriberi means a disease caused by a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1) that leads to tiredness and damage to the body's organs.
beriberi in Portuguese
beribéri
(pathology) An ailment caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), leading to lethargy and organ complications.
What does "beriberi" mean?
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noun A disease caused by a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1) that leads to tiredness and damage to the body's organs.
"Beriberi was once common among sailors on long voyages with a poor diet."
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beriberi in a sentence
- Beriberi was once common among sailors on long voyages with a poor diet.
- Doctors treat beriberi by restoring thiamine levels in the patient.
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What is "beriberi" in Portuguese?
"beriberi" in Portuguese is beribéri. beriberi means: A disease caused by a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1) that leads to tiredness and damage to the body's organs.
How do you use "beriberi" in a sentence?
Example: "Beriberi was once common among sailors on long voyages with a poor diet." In Portuguese, "beriberi" is beribéri.
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