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Definition of Scurvy
1. Adjective. Of the most contemptible kind. "A scurvy trick"
2. Noun. A condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
Generic synonyms: Avitaminosis, Hypovitaminosis
Derivative terms: Scorbutic, Scorbutic
Definition of Scurvy
1. a. Covered or affected with scurf or scabs; scabby; scurfy; specifically, diseased with the scurvy.
2. n. A disease characterized by livid spots, especially about the thighs and legs, due to extravasation of blood, and by spongy gums, and bleeding from almost all the mucous membranes. It is accompanied by paleness, languor, depression, and general debility. It is occasioned by confinement, innutritious food, and hard labor, but especially by lack of fresh vegetable food, or confinement for a long time to a limited range of food, which is incapable of repairing the waste of the system. It was formerly prevalent among sailors and soldiers.
Definition of Scurvy
1. Noun. (disease) 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. ¹
2. Adjective. Contemptible, despicable, low, disgustingly mean. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Scurvy
1. base or contemptible [adj -VIER, -VIEST] : SCURVILY [adv] / a disease resulting from vitamin C deficiency [n -VIES]
Medical Definition of Scurvy
1. Disease caused by Vitamin C deficiency. The effects are due to a failure of the hydroxylation of proline residues in collagen synthesis and the consequent failure of fibroblasts to produce mature collagen. See: hydroxyproline. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scurvy
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