n :  a deficiency disease marked by inflammatory or degenerative changes of the nerves, digestive system, and heart and caused by a lack of or inability to assimilate thiamine - called also kakke  .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  bar·ber·ry  bear·ber·ry 
 
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