What is the meaning of the word "kakke disease"?
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A deficiency disease marked by inflammation or degenerative changes of the nerves, digestive system, and heart, and caused by a lack or inability to assimilate thiamine.
NOUN
- The introduction of enriched rice helped to eradicate Kakke disease in Japan.
- The introduction of enriched rice helped to eradicate Kakke disease in Japan.
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Also known as "beriberi", is a disease caused by a lack of thiamine or vitamin B1. NOUN
- Kakke disease was once prevalent in Japan, where it was caused by a diet based primarily on polished rice.
- Kakke disease was once prevalent in Japan, where it was caused by a diet based primarily on polished rice.