Scorbutic: meaning, definitions and examples

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scorbutic

 

[ skɔːrˈbjuːtɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Scorbutic refers to a condition related to scurvy, which is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C. This term is often used to describe symptoms or effects associated with scurvy, such as bleeding gums, weakness, and fatigue.

Synonyms

malnutricious, scurvy.

Examples of usage

  • The patients displayed scorbutic symptoms after months without fresh fruits.
  • Hikers in the wilderness sometimes risk developing scorbutic signs.
  • Travelers in the 18th century often faced scorbutic challenges during long sea voyages.

Translations

Translations of the word "scorbutic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escorbútico

🇮🇳 स्कर्वुटिक

🇩🇪 skorbutisch

🇮🇩 skorbutik

🇺🇦 скорбутний

🇵🇱 szkorbutowy

🇯🇵 壊血病性の

🇫🇷 scorbutique

🇪🇸 escorbútico

🇹🇷 skorbütik

🇰🇷 괴혈병의

🇸🇦 سكوربوتي

🇨🇿 skorbutový

🇸🇰 skorbutový

🇨🇳 坏血病的

🇸🇮 skorbutski

🇮🇸 skorbútkur

🇰🇿 скорбуттық

🇬🇪 სკორბუტული

🇦🇿 skorbütik

🇲🇽 escorbútico

Etymology

The term 'scorbutic' derives from the word 'scurvy', which has its origins in the Latin word 'scorbūtus', meaning 'a disease characterized by bleeding gums', and is believed to have roots in the Middle Dutch term 'schorbut'. Historically, scurvy affected sailors on long voyages due to a lack of fresh produce. The connection to vitamin C was established in the 18th century when it was discovered that citrus fruits could prevent and cure this debilitating condition. The term 'scorbutic' then emerged to describe the symptoms and effects of vitamin C deficiency, emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition in overall health.