Beriberi: meaning, definitions and examples
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beriberi
[ หberษหberฤ ]
medical condition
Beriberi is a disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1). It primarily affects the cardiovascular and nervous systems, leading to symptoms such as weakness, pain, and swelling. There are two main forms of beriberi: wet beriberi, which affects the cardiovascular system, and dry beriberi, which impacts the nervous system. It is most commonly found in regions where polished rice is a staple food and thiamine is lacking in the diet. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for recovery.
Synonyms
B1 deficiency, thiamine deficiency
Examples of usage
- She developed beriberi due to malnutrition.
- Wet beriberi can lead to heart failure.
- Dry beriberi often causes severe neurological symptoms.
Translations
Translations of the word "beriberi" in other languages:
๐ต๐น beribรฉri
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเคฟเคฌเฅเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Beriberi
๐ฎ๐ฉ beriberi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตัะธะฑะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ beriberi
๐ฏ๐ต ่ๆฐ
๐ซ๐ท bรฉribรฉri
๐ช๐ธ beriberi
๐น๐ท beriberi
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๊ธฐ๋ณ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฑู ุจุฑู
๐จ๐ฟ beriberi
๐ธ๐ฐ beriberi
๐จ๐ณ ่ๆฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ beriberi
๐ฎ๐ธ beriberi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตัะธะฑะตัะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ beriberi
๐ฒ๐ฝ beriberi
Etymology
The term 'beriberi' originates from the Sinhalese word 'beri beri', which means 'I cannot, I am unable'. This reflects the physical debilitation experienced by those suffering from the condition. The disease was first described in the early 19th century, particularly among subjects in colonial regions where rice was a primary food source. In 1884, the Dutch physician Christiaan Eijkman noted that birds fed polished rice exhibited symptoms similar to beriberi in humans. This observation led to the eventual identification of thiamine as the critical vitamin whose deficiency causes the disease. Over the years, the understanding of beriberi has evolved, highlighting its role as a major public health issue in several regions of the world, particularly in areas with poor nutrition and low dietary variety.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #29,947, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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