scurvy

UK
/ˈskɜːvi/
US
/ˈskɜrvi/

Переводы

scurvyсуществительное
scurvies
множ.
UK
/ˈskɜː.vi/
US
/ˈskɝː.vi/
Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C.
Цинга вызывается недостатком витамина C.
Синонимы
scurvy disease
vitamin C deficiency
deficiency disease
scurvyприлагательное
scurvier
Срав.
scurviest
Превосх.
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.

Определения

scurvyсуществительное
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.
scurvyприлагательное
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.