scurvy

UK
/ˈskɜːvi/
US
/ˈskɜrvi/

Traduzioni

scurvynoun
scurvies
pl
UK
/ˈskɜː.vi/
US
/ˈskɝː.vi/
Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C.
Цинга вызывается недостатком витамина C.
Sinonimi
scurvy disease
vitamin C deficiency
deficiency disease
scurvyadjective
scurvier
Comp.
scurviest
Super.
UK
/ˈskɜːvi/
US
/ˈskɜrvi/
The sailors suffered from scurvy conditions due to lack of vitamin C.
Моряки страдали от цинготных условий из-за нехватки витамина C.

Definizioni

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.