Noun
An erythematous affection of the skin, with severe constitutional and nervous symptoms, endemic in Northern Italy.
Source: Webster's dictionaryBeri-beri, polyneuritis in birds, epidemic dropsy, scurvy, experimental scurvy in animals, infantile scurvy, ship beri-beri, pellagra. Source: Internet
Funk proposed the hypothesis that other diseases, such as rickets, pellagra, coeliac disease, and scurvy could also be cured by vitamins. Source: Internet
Deficiency main A man with pellagra, which is caused by a chronic lack of vitamin B 3 in the diet Between 1906 and 1940 more than 3 million Americans were affected by pellagra with more than 100,000 deaths. Source: Internet
The resulting condition is similar to pellagra, including symptoms of red, scaly rash, and sensitivity to sunlight. Source: Internet
Dr. Joseph Goldberger was assigned to study pellagra by the Surgeon General of the United States and produced good results. Source: Internet
In the 1700 and 1800s, areas highly dependent on corn as a staple diet were more likely to have pellagra. Source: Internet