scorbute (Meaning)
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scorbute (n.)
Scurvy.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scorbute
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
scorbute Sentence Examples
- The sailors suffered from scurbute due to a lack of vitamin C in their diet.
- Lime juice was a traditional remedy for scurbute, preventing the disease in seafarers.
- The onset of scurbute was characterized by swollen gums and bleeding.
- Dietary deficiencies, particularly in fresh fruits and vegetables, caused scurbute.
- Citrus fruits, rich in vitamin C, were a key part of naval rations to combat scurbute.
- The Scottish physician James Lind conducted experiments on seawater, proving its ineffectiveness in treating scurbute.
- Scurbute was a major health concern on long sea voyages in the past.
- The rapid spread of scurbute on ships led to a high mortality rate among crews.
- Early explorers and seafarers suffered greatly from scurbute, hampering their expeditions.
- Modern medical advancements have eliminated scurbute as a significant disease.
FAQs About the word scorbute
Scurvy.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The sailors suffered from scurbute due to a lack of vitamin C in their diet.
Lime juice was a traditional remedy for scurbute, preventing the disease in seafarers.
The onset of scurbute was characterized by swollen gums and bleeding.
Dietary deficiencies, particularly in fresh fruits and vegetables, caused scurbute.
