Scurvier: meaning, definitions and examples
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scurvier
[ หskษr.vษชษr ]
historical disease
Scurvier refers to a condition resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C, historically prevalent among sailors who lacked fresh fruits and vegetables during long voyages. It is characterized by symptoms such as weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin problems. Scurvier was often a deadly ailment that affected many seafarers until the late 18th century when British naval surgeon James Lind discovered that citrus fruits could prevent and treat the condition. As a result, the British Navy began to provide lemons and limes to sailors, significantly reducing the incidence of scurvier on ships.
Synonyms
scurvy, vitamin C deficiency.
Examples of usage
- Sailors often suffered from scurvier during long sea voyages.
- The consumption of citrus fruits helped prevent scurvier.
- Scurvier was a common issue in the 18th century.
- Symptoms of scurvier include bleeding gums and fatigue.
Translations
Translations of the word "scurvier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น escorbuto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคเคฐเฅเคตเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Skorbut
๐ฎ๐ฉ skurvi
๐บ๐ฆ ัะบะพัะฑัั
๐ต๐ฑ szkorbut
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฃ่ก็
๐ซ๐ท scorbut
๐ช๐ธ escorbuto
๐น๐ท skorbรผt
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ดดํ๋ณ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุงุณูุฑุจูุท
๐จ๐ฟ kurdฤje
๐ธ๐ฐ kurdฤje
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ก็
๐ธ๐ฎ skorbut
๐ฎ๐ธ skyrbjรบgur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะบััะฒะธะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ skorbรผt
๐ฒ๐ฝ escorbuto
Etymology
The term 'scurvy' derives from the Latin word 'scorbutus', which itself came from the Greek word 'skorbutos', indicating a condition marked by swellings and bleeding, particularly associated with a lack of fresh fruits and their vital nutrients. Throughout history, scurvy was widely recognized as a serious illness among sailors and explorers, particularly during the Age of Sail. Many lengthy maritime voyages resulted in insufficient access to vitamin C, leading to widespread incidences of scurvy. Historical accounts illustrate its devastating effects, including high mortality rates among affected sailors. The turning point for the understanding of this disease came during the 18th century, leading to preventive measures that have drastically reduced its occurrence in naval history.