scurvy

that was a scurvy trick.

Vitamin C deficiency can ultimately lead to scurvy.

Scurvy (N.Lat. scorbutus) is a deficiency disease that results from lack of vitamin C, which is required for correct collagen synthesis in humans.

He suffered from scurvy after months at sea without fresh fruits.

Scurvy can be prevented by consuming foods high in vitamin C.

The sailors in the 18th century often suffered from scurvy due to lack of fresh produce on long voyages.

Doctors recommend including citrus fruits in your diet to prevent scurvy.

Historically, scurvy was a common disease among sailors on long sea voyages.

The symptoms of scurvy include fatigue, swollen gums, and easy bruising.

Scurvy was a major problem for explorers who did not have access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

The discovery of the link between citrus fruits and scurvy helped improve the health of sailors.

A lack of vitamin C in the diet can lead to scurvy.

Scurvy was once a common disease among sailors until the importance of vitamin C was understood.