mayidism
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mayidism — 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… … Useful english dictionary
Pellagra — A syndrome due to deficiency of niacin, one of the B complex vitamins. Pellagra was known as the disease of the four D s dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia and death. The disease is specifically characterized by: Dermatitis: A rash on areas of the… … Medical dictionary
Alpine scurvy — 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… … Useful english dictionary
hypovitaminosis — noun any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins • Syn: ↑avitaminosis • Derivationally related forms: ↑avitaminotic (for: ↑avitaminosis) • Hypernyms: ↑malnutrition … Useful english dictionary
maidism — 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… … Useful english dictionary
mal de la rosa — 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… … Useful english dictionary
mal rosso — 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… … Useful english dictionary
Saint Ignatius' itch — 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… … Useful english dictionary
