Scurvier: meaning, definitions and examples

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scurvier

 

[ หˆskษœr.vษชษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น escorbuto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค•เคฐเฅเคตเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Skorbut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ skurvi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะบะพั€ะฑัƒั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szkorbut

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฃŠ่ก€็—…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท scorbut

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ escorbuto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท skorbรผt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ดดํ˜ˆ๋ณ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุงุณู‚ุฑุจูˆุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kurdฤ›je

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kurdฤ›je

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ่ก€็—…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skorbut

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skyrbjรบgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะบัƒั€ะฒะธะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ skorbรผt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.