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Definition of Beriberi
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Beriberi: Inflammation of multiple nerves (polyneuritis), heart disease (cardiopathy), and edema (swelling) due to a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1) in the diet.