Definition of Scurvy
deficiency of vitamin C
Examples of Scurvy in a sentence
Many sailors died of scurvy due to lack of access to nutritional food. 🔊
Once the doctor looked at the patient’s bleeding gums and missing teeth, he knew the patient had scurvy. 🔊
Eating citrus fruits is a good way to prevent scurvy. 🔊
After the period of famine, many citizens of the country developed scurvy. 🔊
In ancient times, people living in cold climates were susceptible to scurvy because they did not have access to foods with vitamin C. 🔊
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