Definition of Scorbutus

1. Noun. A condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

Exact synonyms: Scurvy
Generic synonyms: Avitaminosis, Hypovitaminosis
Derivative terms: Scorbutic, Scorbutic

Definition of Scorbutus

1. n. Scurvy.

Definition of Scorbutus

1. Noun. (disease) The disease scurvy. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Scorbutus

1. Scurvy. Origin: LL. See Scorbute. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Scorbutus

scopula
scopulae
scopulas
scopulate
scopuliped
scopulous
scorable
scorbic
scorbut
scorbute
scorbutic
scorbutic anaemia
scorbutical
scorbutigenic
scorbutogenic
scorbutus (current term)
scorch
scorched
scorched-earth
scorched-earth policies
scorched-earth policy
scorched earth
scorched earth policies
scorched earth policy
scorcher
scorchers
scorches
scorchest
scorcheth
scorching

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