scorbutus

• مرض ينتج عن نقص فيتامين ج (حمض الأسكوربيك) في الجسم، ويتميز بنزيف اللثة وتقرحاتها وضعف عام وفقر دم.

A medical condition resulting from a deficiency of ascorbic acid, also known as vitamin C.

غير معدود

1. Vitamin C deficiency diseaseC2formalmedical

   A disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C in the diet, characterized by weakness, anemia, gum disease, and poor wound healing.

   الإسقربوط

   • Historically, sailors often suffered from scorbutus on long voyages without fresh fruit.
   • The doctor diagnosed the patient with scorbutus due to their extremely poor diet.
   • Treatment for scorbutus involves a high intake of vitamin C supplements and citrus fruits.

   المرادفاتscurvy