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maidism

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maidism
1. the state or quality of being a maid, a young or unmarried woman.
2. behavior or attitude typical of maidism.
See also: Attitudes
1. the state or quality of being a maid, a young or unmarried woman.
2. behavior or attitude typical of maidism.
See also: Behavior
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Noun1.maidism - 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
Alpine scurvy, mal de la rosa, mal rosso, mayidism, pellagra, Saint Ignatius' itch
avitaminosis, hypovitaminosis - any of several diseases caused by deficiency of one or more vitamins


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