Definition of PELLAGRA
noun : PELLAGRA
Source: WordNet 3.1
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1. (
) 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 malnutrition or alcoholism or other nutritional impairments ;
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