Definition of MAIDISM

maidism

Meanings

Noun

  • a disease caused by deficiency of niacin or tryptophan (or by a defect in the metabolic conversion of tryptophan to niacin); characterized by gastrointestinal disturbances and erythema and nervous or mental disorders; may be caused by malnutrition or alcoholism or other nutritional impairments
  • A disease of guinea pigs caused by eating deteriorated maize.

Synonyms

Alpine scurvy, mal de la rosa, mal rosso, mayidism, pellagra, Saint Ignatius' itch

Scrabble Score: 12

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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