Scurvy (Noun)
Meaning
A condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The long voyage at sea without access to fresh fruits and vegetables led to widespread scurvy among the sailors.
- Prolonged consumption of a diet lacking in vitamin C can cause scurvy, a disease characterized by fatigue and bleeding gums.
- Historically, scurvy was a major problem for sailors on long voyages, but the introduction of citrus fruits to their diet helped alleviate the condition.
- After several months of eating only canned goods, the hikers began to show symptoms of scurvy, including joint pain and poor wound healing.
- The prisoner's diet of stale bread and watery soup eventually led to scurvy, which weakened his immune system and made him more susceptible to illness.