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ariboflavinosis

(ā rī′bō flā′və nōsis)

noun

a disorder resulting from a lack of riboflavin, characterized by cracking of the corners of the mouth and disturbances of vision

Origin: a- + riboflavin + -osis

See ariboflavinosis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
A condition caused by the dietary deficiency of riboflavin that is characterized by mouth lesions, seborrhea, and vascularization of the cornea.

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