pellagrin (Meaning)
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pellagrin (n.)
One who is afficted with pellagra.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pellagrin
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pellagrin Sentence Examples
- The pellagrin patient exhibited severe dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia.
- Pellagra was once a common disease among those whose diet consisted primarily of corn.
- The prevalence of pellagrin declined significantly after the addition of niacin to enriched corn products.
- A pellagrin can manifest with the "four Ds": dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and death.
- Sun exposure can worsen the symptoms of pellagrin.
- The biological precursor to niacin, tryptophan, is found in some meat and dairy products, but it cannot be synthesized by the body.
- Pellagrin was first described in the 17th century by a Spanish physician.
- The name pellagrin originates from the Italian word pelle agra, meaning "rough skin."
- Treatment for pellagrin involves supplementation with niacin or niacinamide.
- Early diagnosis and treatment of pellagrin are crucial to prevent irreversible damage to the nervous system.
FAQs About the word pellagrin
One who is afficted with pellagra.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The pellagrin patient exhibited severe dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia.
Pellagra was once a common disease among those whose diet consisted primarily of corn.
The prevalence of pellagrin declined significantly after the addition of niacin to enriched corn products.
A pellagrin can manifest with the "four Ds": dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and death.
