Engelsk navneord: maidism |
1. | maidism (om tilstand) 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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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | Alpine scurvy, mal de la rosa, mal rosso, mayidism, pellagra, Saint Ignatius' itch |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | avitaminosis, hypovitaminosis |
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