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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alpine scurvy::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | maidism, mal de la rosa, mal rosso, mayidism, pellagra, saint ignatius' itch |
| Type of | avitaminosis, hypovitaminosis |
