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. In the past, scurvy was common among sailors and other people deprived of fresh fruits and vegetables for long periods of time.

Scurvy definition, a disease marked by swollen and bleeding gums, livid spots on the skin, prostration, etc., due to a diet lacking in vitamin C. See more.

29/03/2021 · Scurvy: A disorder that is caused by lack of vitamin C. Symptoms include anemia; soft, bleeding gums; and bumps under the skin near muscles. Scurvy in early childhood can cause musculoskeletal problems.

What is Scurvy? Scurvy is a disease caused by a severe deficiency of vitamin C, hence it is also called the chronic vitamin C deficiency disorder. It is an ancient disease that developed during the 15th to 18th centuries or during the early times of Greek and Egyptians.

19/12/2017 · Scurvy is better known as severe vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, is an essential dietary nutrient. It plays a role in the development and functioning of several bodily ...

05/12/2017 · Scurvy is the name for a vitamin C deficiency. It can lead to anemia, debility, exhaustion, spontaneous bleeding, pain in the limbs, and especially the legs, swelling in some parts of the body ...

A dude with black gums whose teeth is falling out and has spots on his back. He might need Vitamin C, particularly from a lemon tree. Also written S ~ (S + curvy).