Scorbutic (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to or having or resembling scurvy; "scorbutic symptoms".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The old sailor had developed scorbutic symptoms from years of eating poorly at sea and lacking essential vitamins.
- Historical accounts often noted the scorbutic state of soldiers during long marches when food supplies were limited.
- In extreme cases of malnutrition, patients can exhibit scorbutic signs that can severely affect their quality of life.
- Nutritional supplements can be an effective treatment for people with scorbutic symptoms in developing countries where food access is restricted.
- Due to their lack of exposure to fresh produce and limited understanding of nutrition, early sailors were more likely to contract scorbutic diseases during extended voyages.