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scurvy::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | scorbutus |
| Type of | avitaminosis, hypovitaminosis |
| Derivation | scorbutic |
Examples of scurvy
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Instead, scurvy was relabeled as vitamin C deficiency, a far less-alarming name.
From the theepochtimes.com
Malnutrition, even scurvy, are rising and schools see children coming in hungry.
From the guardian.co.uk
Unfortunately many members of his crew fell ill and died, mainly owing to scurvy.
From the en.wikipedia.org
One such plant is nau, also known as Cook's scurvy grass or Lepidium oleraceum.
From the odt.co.nz
Each hero and his crew, time after time, suffer from scurvy, frostbite and hunger.
From the guardian.co.uk
The lack of food led to starvation and outbreaks of scurvy and other diseases.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Men died of scurvy, watched by healthy Inuit tribesmen who were scorned as beasts.
From the time.com
Abby is a scurvy little number, but it is worth a quick sociological footnote.
From the time.com
No, FS is not suffering from scurvy, we're talking about fashionable colours.
From the guardian.co.uk
- A condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
- Abject: of the most contemptible kind; "abject cowardice"; "a low stunt to pull"; "a low-down sneak"; "his miserable treatment of his family"; "You miserable skunk!"; "a scummy rabble"; "a scurvy trick"
- (scurvily) meanly: in a despicable, ignoble manner; "this new leader meanly threatens the deepest values of our society"
- Scurvy is a disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C, which is required for the synthesis of collagen in humans. ...
- A disease caused by insufficient intake of vitamin C leading to the formation of livid spots on the skin, spongy gums, loosening of the teeth and bleeding into the skin and from almost all mucous membranes; Contemptible, despicable, low, disgustingly mean
- Scurvy is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C. Many sailors on long trips got scurvy, which at first debilitates and then kills the victim. ...
- Once the most serious disease to threaten seamen on long voyages, cuased by the restrictive diet (especially lack of vegetables). Symptoms include gum trouble, falling teeth, skin blotches, and general fatigue and infirmity. ...
- (n) a disease caused by deficiency of vitamin C characterized by hemorrhagic manifestations (e.g., bleeding gums) and abnormal formation of bones and teeth
- A disease resulting from a vitamin C deficiency, it first presents itself with fatigue and then bruises and edema on the trunk, arms and legs. If not treated, victims suffer from exhaustion and partial paralysis, develop nosebleeds and bleeding gums, their teeth fall out and they may die. ...
