1. a disease caused by a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), characterized by nerve damage, heart problems, and muscle weakness
Usage: medical

Examples

• Beriberi was common among sailors who ate only polished rice.
• The patient’s symptoms suggested beriberi caused by poor nutrition.
• Adding thiamine-rich foods to the diet can prevent beriberi.
• Beriberi can affect both the nervous system and the heart.
• The doctor diagnosed beriberi after noting the vitamin B1 deficiency.
• Historical records show beriberi outbreaks in prison populations.