noun
a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by swollen bleeding gums and the opening of previously healed wounds
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Scurvy is a disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C.
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My great-great-grandfather was a pirate who suffered from scurvy.
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Matey, watch out for scurvy on the high seas!
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Neglecting to eat fruits and vegetables is like inviting scurvy into your life.