n :  a disease marked by dermatitis, gastrointestinal disorders, mental disturbance, and memory loss and associated with a diet deficient in niacin and protein - compare KWASHIORKOR  .
 
    
 
Similar sounding terms:  plug·ger  pol·la·ki·uria 
 
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