Pellagra
Translation of "pellagra" into Russian
pellagra
NounUK
/pəˈlæɡrə/
US
/pəˈleɪɡrə/
pellagra
Pellagra is caused by a deficiency of niacin in the diet.
Пеллагра вызывается недостатком ниацина в рационе.
Definitions
pellagra
NounUK
/pəˈlæɡrə/
US
/pəˈleɪɡrə/
A disease caused by a deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3) in the diet, characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea, and mental disturbance.
The doctor diagnosed the patient with pellagra after observing the characteristic skin lesions and gastrointestinal symptoms.