Pellagra
/pəˈlɑːɡrə/noun
A disease caused by not having enough niacin or tryptophan in your diet.
The patient was diagnosed with pellagra after presenting symptoms like skin inflammation, digestive issues, and mental confusion.
Often appears as...
- diagnosed with pellagra
- symptoms of pellagra
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Pro Tip 1/3Nutrient Deficiency
Pellagra is specifically linked to a deficiency in particular nutrients, so use it in medical or dietary contexts.
They enriched the flour with niacin to prevent pellagra in the population.
Pro Tip 2/3Symptom Recognition
Use 'pellagra' to describe the condition, but refer to specific symptoms when discussing signs of the disease.
Besides pellagra, the doctor checked for other nutrient deficiencies that could explain the patient's symptoms.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Term
'Pellagra' is a technical medical term; use it in formal discussions about health and diet, not in casual conversation.
In the medical seminar, they discussed how pellagra was historically a problem among the poor.
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