Term: pellagra: 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
Broader: avitaminosis: any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins | Unrelated: academic gown: a gown worn by academics or judges
Broader: avitaminosis: any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins | Unrelated: album: one or more recordings issued together; originally released on 12-inch phonograph records (usually with attractive record covers) and later on cassette audiotape and compact disc
Broader: avitaminosis: any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins | Unrelated: meat grinder: a mill for grinding meat
Broader: avitaminosis: any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins | Unrelated: headquarters: the military installation from which a commander performs the functions of command
Broader: avitaminosis: any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins | Unrelated: informer: one who reveals confidential information in return for money
Broader: avitaminosis: any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins | Unrelated: object code: the machine-language output of a compiler that is ready for execution on a particular computer
Broader: avitaminosis: any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins | Unrelated: uvula: a small pendant fleshy lobe at the back of the soft palate
Broader: avitaminosis: any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins | Unrelated: cordon: adornment consisting of an ornamental ribbon or cord
Broader: avitaminosis: any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins | Unrelated: beggar-my-neighbor: a card game for two players in which the object is to win all of the other player's cards
Broader: avitaminosis: any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins | Unrelated: acebutolol: an oral beta blocker (trade name Sectral) used in treating hypertension