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scurvy

/ˈskɜːvi/

/ˈskɜrvi/

Traducciones

scurvynoun

scurvies

/ˈskɜː.vi/

/ˈskɝː.vi/

Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C.

Цинга вызывается недостатком витамина C.

Sinónimos

scurvy disease

vitamin C deficiency

deficiency disease

scurvyadjective

scurvier

Comp.

scurviest

Super.

/ˈskɜːvi/

/ˈskɜrvi/

The sailors suffered from scurvy conditions due to lack of vitamin C.

Моряки страдали от цинготных условий из-за нехватки витамина C.

Sinónimos

scurvynoun

A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by swollen bleeding gums and the opening of previously healed wounds.

Sailors in the 18th century often suffered from scurvy due to a lack of fresh fruits and vegetables on long voyages.

scurvyadjective

Contemptible or despicable.

His scurvy behavior towards his friends was unacceptable.

Relating to, affected with, or caused by scurvy (the disease).

The scurvy sailors showed bleeding gums and loose teeth.