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What is scurvy?


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Scurvy - a serious deficiency of vitamin C and leads to the formation of livid spots on the skin, spongy gums and bleeding.

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Scurvy:1:of the most contemptible kind; 2:a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C).

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Scurvy is a disease resulting from a deficiency of Vitamin C. Thanks for using ChaCha and have a great day! ChaCha again!

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Scurvy is a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, bleeding into the skin

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Scurvy is a disorder caused by a lack of Vitamin C. It can cause bleeding gums, loose teeth, and hemorrhaging. ChaCha on!

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Scurvy is a condition caused by a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet. Signs of scurvy include tiredness, muscle, MORE?

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Scurvy is defined as a condition caused by deficiency of ascorbic acid. ChaCha!

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It's a serious deficiency of vitamin C & leads to the formation of spots on the skin, spongy gums & bleeding.

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