A disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes.
A disease caused by deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by spongy and bleeding gums, bleeding under the skin, and extreme weakness. adj. scur·vi·er, scur·vi·est. Mean; contemptible. [From Middle English. , characterized by scurf (influenced by French. , scurvy), from. , scurf; see scurf .]. scur′vi·ly adv. Full Definition of SCURVY. : a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes. See scurvy defined for English-language learners. See scurvy defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT. scurvy. n. 1. (Pathology) a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C, characterized by anaemia, spongy gums, bleeding beneath the skin, and (in infants) malformation of bones and teeth. adj, -vier or-viest. 2. mean or despicable: a scurvy knave. [C16: see scurf]. (ˈskɜr vi). n., adj. -vi•er, -vi•est. Definition. Scurvy is a condition caused by a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet. Signs of scurvy include tiredness, muscle weakness, joint and muscle aches, a rash on the legs, and bleeding gums. Medical Definition of SCURVY. : a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes—called also scorbutus.
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