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Beriberi

Beriberi (beriberi; from singalezsky beri – weakness; synonym: a polyneuritis alimentary) – the disease caused by a lack of food of B1 vitamin (thiamin) or disturbance of its assimilation of an organism and which is characterized by a polyneuritis, disorder of functions of cardiovascular system and amyotrophy.

 
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