First Known Use: circa 1811
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pellagra
noun pel·la·gra \pə-ˈla-grə, -ˈlā-, -ˈlä-\
Definition of PELLAGRA
: a disease marked by dermatitis, gastrointestinal disorders, and mental disturbances and associated with a diet deficient in niacin
— pel·la·grous \-grəs\ adjective
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Origin of PELLAGRA
Italian, from pelle skin (from Latin pellis) + -agra (as in podagra, from Latin)
PELLAGRA Defined for Kids
pellagra
noun pel·la·gra \pə-ˈla-grə, -ˈlā-\
Definition of PELLAGRA for Kids
: a disease caused by a diet containing too little protein and too little of a necessary vitamin
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pellagra
noun pel·la·gra \pə-ˈlag-rə, -ˈlāg-, -ˈläg-\
Medical Definition of PELLAGRA
: a disease marked by dermatitis, gastrointestinal disorders, mental disturbance, and memory loss and associated with a diet deficient in niacin and protein—compare kwashiorkor
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