ariboflavinosis

ariboflavinosis /ari·bo·fla·vin·o·sis/ (a-ri?bo-fla?vi-no´sis) deficiency of riboflavin in the diet, marked by angular cheilosis, nasolabial lesions, optic changes, and seborrheic dermatitis.

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a·ri·bo·fla·vin·o·sis (-rb-flv-nss)

n.

A condition caused by a riboflavin deficiency, characterized by chilosis or angular stomatitis and a magenta-colored tongue. Also called hyporiboflavinosis.

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ariboflavinosis (rī´bōflāvinō´sis),

n a nutritional disease resulting from a deficiency of riboflavin (vitamin B₂); characterized by angular cheilosis, seborrheic dermatitis, a magenta tongue, and ocular disturbance.

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ariboflavinosis

deficiency of riboflavin (vitamin B₂) in the diet, a condition marked by lesions in the corners of the mouth, on the lips, and around the nose and eyes, malaise, weakness, weight loss and, in severe cases, corneal or other eye changes and seborrheic dermatitis.