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scurvy
nounmasculinetechnicaluncommon/iʃkuɾˈbutu/es·cor·bu·to
Definition
1A disease caused by a severe deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by bleeding gums, weakness, anemia, and skin hemorrhages.
Usage examples
“Scurvy was common among sailors who had no access to fresh fruit.”
“Limes were carried on ships to prevent scurvy.”
Common combinations
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