scorbutic
/skɔrˈbjuːtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or affected by scurvy, a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C.
- The sailors showed scorbutic symptoms like bleeding gums and weakness after months at sea without fresh fruit.
- A scorbutic patient needs immediate treatment with vitamin C supplements.
- Historical records describe scorbutic conditions among pirates who had poor diets.