Dictionary (n.) An erythematous affection of the skin, with severe constitutional and nervous symptoms, endemic in Northern Italy.Thesaurus Lombardy leprosy anemia ariboflavinosis beriberi cachexia chlorosis deficiency anemia dermatitis goiter greensickness keratomalacia kwashiorkor maidism malnutrition night blindness osteomalacia osteoporosis pernicious anemia protein deficiency rachitis rickets scurvy struma vitamin deficiency xerophthalmia |