Word
Pellagra
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
pel-la-gra
Definition
- n. - An erythematous affection of the skin, with severe
constitutional and nervous symptoms, endemic in Northern Italy.
- noun - 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
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