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alpine scurvy

/ˈælpaɪn ˈskɜːrvi/

Traducción: Término obsoleto para referirse a una forma grave de escorbuto observada históricamente en regiones de gran altitud o montañosas, caracterizada por deficiencia de vitamina C debido al acceso limitado a frutas y verduras frescas. El término ya no se usa en la medicina moderna.

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/ˈælpaɪn ˈskɜːrvi/formalmedicalobsoleto
  • esTérmino obsoleto para referirse a una forma grave de escorbuto observada históricamente en regiones de gran altitud o montañosas, caracterizada por deficiencia de vitamina C debido al acceso limitado a frutas y verduras frescas. El término ya no se usa en la medicina moderna.

An archaic term for a severe form of scurvy that was historically observed in high-altitude or mountainous regions, characterized by vitamin C deficiency due to limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The term is no longer used in modern medical contexts.

  1. Historical term for pellagraC2formal

    An outdated term for pellagra, a disease caused by niacin (vitamin B3) deficiency, historically observed in populations with a corn-based diet.

    esescorbuto alpino

    • In the 19th century, alpine scurvy was often misdiagnosed as a form of scurvy.
    • The symptoms of alpine scurvy include dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia.
    • Doctors in the Alps documented cases of alpine scurvy among poor farmers.