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scurvy
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scurvy
noun
/ˈskɜː.vi/
scurry
scuttle
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example Sentences
Sailors often suffered from
scurvy
during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
Synonyms
vitamin C deficiency, illness, malnutrition
Antonyms
health, wellness
Collocations
suffer from scurvy, cure scurvy, prevent scurvy
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