PELLAGRA

/pɛˈlaɡɹə/ Scrabble 11 Words With Friends 15

Scrabble letter values: P3E1L1L1A1G2R1A1 = 11

Definition

  1. noun a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan (or by a defect in the metabolic conversion of tryptophan to niacin). — synonyms: Alpine_scurvy, mal_de_la_rosa, mal_rosso, maidism, mayidism, Saint_Ignatius'_itch

Examples

  • “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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