Definition of Scurvy. Meaning of Scurvy. Synonyms of Scurvy

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Definition of Scurvy

Scurvy
Scurvy Scur"vy, a. [Compar. Scurvier; superl. Scurviest.] [From Scurf; cf. Scurvy, n.] 1. Covered or affected with scurf or scabs; scabby; scurfy; specifically, diseased with the scurvy. ``Whatsoever man . . . be scurvy or scabbed.' --lev. xxi. 18, 20. 2. Vile; mean; low; vulgar; contemptible. ``A scurvy trick.' --Ld. Lytton. That scurvy custom of taking tobacco. --Swift. [He] spoke spoke such scurvy and provoking terms. --Shak.
Scurvy
Scurvy Scur"vy, n. [Probably from the same source as scirbute, but influenced by scurf, scurfy, scurvy, adj.; cf. D. scheurbuik scurvy, G. scharbock, LL. scorbutus. Cf. Scorbute.] (Med.) A disease characterized by livid spots, especially about the thighs and legs, due to extravasation of blood, and by spongy gums, and bleeding from almost all the mucous membranes. It is accompanied by paleness, languor, depression, and general debility. It is occasioned by confinement, innutritious food, and hard labor, but especially by lack of fresh vegetable food, or confinement for a long time to a limited range of food, which is incapable of repairing the waste of the system. It was formerly prevalent among sailors and soldiers.

Meaning of Scurvy from wikipedia

- Scurvy is a disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Early symptoms of deficiency include weakness, fatigue, and sore arms and legs...
- Cochlearia (scurvy-gr**** or spoonwort) is a genus of about 30 species of annual and perennial herbs in the family Br****icaceae. They are widely distributed...
- non-prescription dietary supplement. As a therapy, it is used to prevent and treat scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency. Vitamin C is an essential nutrient...
- ever clinical trials, he developed the theory that citrus fruits cured scurvy. Lind argued for the health benefits of better ventilation aboard naval...
- sailors chewing it to avoid scurvy. The mauve flowers are 4-5mm in diameter. Cochlearia danica illustrated by E. Hallier 1883 . Scurvy-gr**** growing in the central...
- Beri-beri, polyneuritis in birds, epidemic dropsy, scurvy, experimental scurvy in animals, infantile scurvy, ship beri-beri, pellagra". Journal of State Medicine...
- Scurvy weed is a common name for several flowering plants and may refer to: Commelina cyanea, native to Australia Commelina ensifolia, native to Australia...
- In 1753, Lind published his Treatise on the Scurvy, which recommended using lemons and limes to avoid scurvy, which was adopted by the British Royal Navy...
- Oxalis enneaphylla, or scurvy gr****, is a late spring- and summer-flowering, rhizomatous, alpine perennial herbaceous plant native to the gr****lands of...
- "great pox" by the French. Other historical names have included "button scurvy", sibbens, frenga and dichuchwa, among others. Since it was a disgraceful...