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beriberi

/ˌber.iˈber.i/

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noun

C2formalcommonmedical/ˌber.iˈber.i/

uncountable

A disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), characterized by neurological and cardiovascular symptoms.

  • 🇷🇺Заболевание, вызванное дефицитом тиамина (витамина B1), характеризующееся неврологическими и сердечно-сосудистыми симптомами.
  1. Thiamine deficiency disease C1 formal medical

    A disease caused by a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the diet, leading to nerve, heart, and digestive system problems.

    • Beriberi is common in regions where polished rice is a dietary staple.
    • The patient was diagnosed with wet beriberi, which affects the cardiovascular system.
    • Treatment for beriberi involves thiamine supplements and dietary changes.

    🇷🇺Болезнь, вызванная дефицитом тиамина

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