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pellagra definition

pel·la·gra (pə lā′grə, -lag′rə)

noun

a chronic disease caused by a deficiency of nicotinic acid in the diet and characterized by gastrointestinal disturbances, skin eruptions, and mental disorders: it is endemic in some parts of the world

Etymology: It < pelle (L pellis), the skin + -agra < Gr agra, seizure, akin to agein: see act

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