scurvy

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Definitions

n.

A disease caused by vitamin C deficiency, causing bleeding gums, skin spots, and weakness.

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adj.

Contemptible, mean, or despicable.

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๐Ÿงฉ Root Breakdown

Native English
scurvyother
=scurvy

Common Collocations

  • 1.develop scurvyๆ‚ฃไธŠๅ่ก€็—…
  • 2.prevent scurvy้ข„้˜ฒๅ่ก€็—…
  • 3.signs of scurvyๅ่ก€็—…่ฟน่ฑก
  • 4.scurvy symptomsๅ่ก€็—…็—‡็Šถ

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Many sailors in the 18th century died from scurvy due to a lack of fresh fruit.

  • 2.

    Scurvy can be prevented simply by consuming adequate amounts of vitamin C.

  • 3.

    The expedition team showed early signs of scurvy after weeks without vegetables.

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