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pellagrin Definition


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pellagra
noun
    1. medicine.
      A deficiency disease caused by lack of nicotinic acid or the amino acid tryptophan, characterized by scaly discoloration of the skin, diarrhoea, vomiting, and psychological disturbances.
Derivative: pellagrin
noun
    Someone afflicted with pellagra.
Derivative: pellagrous
adj
    Related to, like or afflicted with pellagra.
Etymology: 19c: Italian, from Latin pellis skin + Greek agra seizure.



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