pellagra

One entry found for pellagra.

Main Entry: pel·la·gra
Pronunciation: p&-'la-gr&, -'lA-, -'lä-
Function: noun
Etymology: Italian, from pelle skin (from Latin pellis) + -agra (as in podagra, from Latin)
: a disease marked by dermatitis, gastrointestinal disorders, and mental disturbances and associated with a diet deficient in niacin
- pel·la·grous /-gr&s/ adjective