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Scorbutus

Description:

Scorbutus, commonly known as scurvy, is a nutritional deficiency disease caused by a lack of vitamin C in one's diet. It is characterized by weakness, fatigue, gum disease, and bleeding. This condition can be prevented or treated by consuming foods rich in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits and leafy greens.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: A disease caused by vitamin C deficiency.

Example sentence: Sailors during the Age of Exploration often suffered from scorbutus on long sea voyages.

Sense 2:

Noun: A medieval term for scurvy.

Example sentence: The diagnosis in the historical documents referred to the patient's condition as scorbutus rather than scurvy.

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